b cell

noun

Meaning

A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies to fight off foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses.

Examples

The B cell identifies the pathogen and begins to multiply rapidly.
Researchers are studying how a B cell can be engineered to target cancer cells.

Synonyms: lymphocyte, white blood cell, antibody-producing cell, b lymphocyte

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b cell

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbiː ˌsɛl/

Definition

A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies to fight off foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses.

Examples

The B cell identifies the pathogen and begins to multiply rapidly.
Researchers are studying how a B cell can be engineered to target cancer cells.
Once activated, each B cell secretes thousands of antibodies every second.

Synonyms of b cell

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