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helper T cell

helper T cell noun: 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.

Noun

helper T cell (plural helper T cells)

  1. 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.
    Synonyms:
    T helper cell, CD4+

Synonyms of helper T cell

Forms of helper T cell

pluralhelper T cells

Questions about helper T cell

What does helper T cell mean?
Helper T cell means 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.
What part of speech is helper T cell?
Helper T cell is a noun.
What is the plural of helper T cell?
The plural of helper T cell is helper T cells.

Words near helper T cell in the dictionary

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