b lymphocyte

noun

Meaning

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the adaptive immune response by producing antibodies.

Examples

The B lymphocyte matures in the bone marrow before entering the bloodstream.
Researchers are studying how a specific B lymphocyte recognizes foreign antigens.

Synonyms: b cell, white blood cell, leukocyte, lymphocyte

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b lymphocyte

noun

Pronunciation: biː ˈlɪmfəsaɪt

Definition

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the adaptive immune response by producing antibodies.

Examples

The B lymphocyte matures in the bone marrow before entering the bloodstream.
Researchers are studying how a specific B lymphocyte recognizes foreign antigens.
Activation of a B lymphocyte is a critical step in developing long-term immunity.

Synonyms of b lymphocyte

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