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B Lymphocyte (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • B lymphocytes play a crucial role in the body's immune system by producing antibodies to combat pathogens.
  • Upon recognizing antigens, activated B lymphocytes undergo clonal expansion, rapidly increasing their numbers to fight the infection.
  • The development and maturation of B lymphocytes into plasma cells is carefully regulated to prevent unnecessary or overactive immune responses.
  • Within the spleen, B lymphocytes form germinal centers where they undergo selection, mutation, and proliferation to optimize antibody production.
  • Antibodies produced by mature B lymphocytes bind to specific antigens, neutralizing or removing them from the body.

Synonyms

  • B Cell

Hypernyms

  • Lymphocyte
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