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- B cell
n : a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
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cell : (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; cells may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
T cell : a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system''s response to infected or malignant cells
CD8 T cell : T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
cell : any small compartment; "the cells of a honeycomb"
cell : a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections (cells), each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver
CD8 cell : T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
dry cell : a small Leclanche cell containing no free liquid; the electrolyte is a paste and the negative zinc pole forms the container of the cell; used in flashlights, portable radios, etc.
cell : a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
fat cell : cells composed of fat
rod cell : visual receptor cell sensitive to dim light
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