B-CELL (B-LYMPHOCYTE)


Meaning of B-CELL (B-LYMPHOCYTE) in English

an immune system white blood cell that carries out the humoral (TH2) immune response. B-cells are produced in the bone marrow and mature into plasma cells that produce antibodies. B-cells are influenced by various cytokines and interactions with T-cells and other immune system components. Contrast with T-cell.

AIDS English Glossary.      Английский словарь СПИДа.