B cell
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.B cell
nounDefinition of B CELL
: any of the lymphocytes that have antigen-binding antibody molecules on the surface, that comprise the antibody-secreting plasma cells when mature, and that in mammals differentiate in the bone marrow —called also B lymphocyte — compare t cell
See Origin of B CELL
B probably from bursa-derived (produced by the bursa of Fabricius
First Known Use: 1962
B cell
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of B CELL
: any of the lymphocytes that have antigen-binding antibody molecules on the surface, that comprise the antibody-secreting plasma cells when mature, and that in mammals differentiate in the bone marrow—called also B lymphocyte; compare t cell
B cell
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)One of the two types of lymphocytes (the others being T cells). All lymphocytes begin their development in the bone marrow. B cells are involved in so-called humoral immunity; on encountering a foreign substance (antigen), the B lymphocyte differentiates into a plasma cell, which secretes immunoglobulin (see antibody).
Learn More About B CELL
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up B cell? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
