T cell
See also: T-cell
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Etymology
T stands for thymus.
Noun
- (immunology) A lymphocyte, from the thymus, that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells.
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Derived terms
- cytolytic T cell, cytotoxic T cell, helper T cell, killer T cell, memory T cell
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