Alternative spelling of T cell (especially when used in attributive position)

(immunology) A lymphocyte, from the thymus, that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells.

plural of T cell

plural of T-cell

(immunology) A subtype of T cell, capable of inducing death in infected somatic or tumor cells.

(immunology) A cytotoxic T cell.

(immunology) A T cell that has previously encountered an antigen and thus provides a stronger immune response to re-infection

(immunology) A subtype of T cell that helps the activity of other immune cells by releasing cytokines, playing an important role in the adaptive immune system.

Synonym of cytotoxic T cell

a mature T-cell lymphoma of blood or lymph vessel immunoblasts characterized by systemic involvement and a polymorphous lymph node infiltrate showing a marked increase in follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) and high endothelial venules (HEVs).