plasma cell

noun

: a lymphocyte that is a mature antibody-secreting B cell

Examples of plasma cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. — Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of a type of white blood cells called plasma cells in the bone marrow. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

According to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells found in the bone marrow. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, which are found in bone marrow and are a vital part of the immune system, according to the American Cancer Society. — Chris Jordan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for plasma cell

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle

Medical Definition

plasma cell

noun

: a lymphocyte that is a mature antibody-secreting B cell