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