T cell
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See also: T-cell
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- T-cell (especially when used in attributive position)
Etymology[edit]
Noun[edit]
- (immunology) A lymphocyte, from the thymus, that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells.
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Hypernyms[edit]
- leucocyte = leukocyte = white blood cell = WBC > agranulocyte > lymphocyte
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Translations[edit]
lymphocyte that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells
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