T cell

See also: T-cell

English

Alternative forms

T-cell

Etymology

T stands for thymus.

Noun

T cell (plural T cells)

(immunology) A lymphocyte, from the thymus, that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells.

Synonyms

T lymphocyte

Hyponyms

cytotoxic T cell, killer T cell

Derived terms

Translations

lymphocyte that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells

German: T-Lymphozyt m, T-Zelle f
Hungarian: T-sejt, T-limfocita, T-lymphocyta

Swedish: T-cell (sv) c

See also

B cell

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