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Meaning of PLASMA CELL

Pronunciation:  'plazmu sel

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a lymphocyte-like cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood
 
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 Synonyms: plasmacyte
 
 See Also: lymph cell, lymphocyte, plasmablast

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. A large differentiated and short-lived B lymphocyte specializing in abundant (but short-term) antibody production.
  2. A type of non-granular, basophilic leukocyte that produces antibodies.
 

 

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