T cell receptor
The thymus is responsible for generating mature functional T cells with a diverse set of T cell receptors (TCRs) for the recognition of foreign antigens.Fred Ramsdell et al.

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“TCR.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TCR. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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TCR

abbreviation
T cell receptor
The thymus is responsible for generating mature functional T cells with a diverse set of T cell receptors (TCRs) for the recognition of foreign antigens.Fred Ramsdell et al.
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