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Definition of B lymphocyte

1. Noun. 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.

Medical Definition of B lymphocyte

1. An immunologically important lymphocyte, produced by the bone marrow, that is responsible for the production of immunoglobulins, it is the precursor of the plasma cell. The surface markers can be used to detect and differentiate chronic lymphocytic leukaemia from acute lymphocytic leukaemia. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of B Lymphocyte

Literary usage of B lymphocyte

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Essentials of hematology (1900)
"(b) lymphocyte. (c) uncommon form of basophile as yet unnamed. Plate IV. ... (b) lymphocyte. (c) myelocyte not often found in this" condition. ..."

2. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"b lymphocytes produce and secrete specific antibodies, whereas T lymphocytes, in addition to controlling b lymphocyte function, have proinflammatory actions ..."

3. The Medical Implications of Nuclear War by Frederic Solomon (1986)
"... activation of helper T lymphocytes, hindering helper T lymphocyte interactions with b lymphocytes and directly inhibiting b lymphocyte differentiation. ..."

4. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"It certain, however, whether these differ- between young and old rats may be ited to an age-related altered respon- ss of T- and B-lymphocyte populations ..."

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