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Antibody-Producing Cells
Medical Definition: | Cells of the lymphoid series that can react with antigen to produce specific cell products called antibodies. Various cell subpopulations, often B-lymphocytes, can be defined, based on the different classes of immunoglobulins that they synthesize. |
Guide Notes: | A 11 qualif |
Also Called: | Antibody-Secreting Cells |
Previously Indexed: | Antibody Formation (1966-1969) |
B-Lymphocytes - Lymphoid cells concerned with humoral immunity. They are short-lived cells resembling bursa-derived lymphocytes of birds in their production of immunoglobulin upon appropriate stimulation. |
Antibody-Producing Cells Medical Definitions and Terms
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