B cell
beta cell, cell in the pancreatic islets which produces and secretes insulin (Physiology); type of lymphocyte produced in the bone marrow, precursor of antibody-producing plasma cells (Immunology)
B cell
B cell
Noun
1. a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
(synonym) B lymphocyte
(hypernym) lymphocyte, lymph cell
B cell
A white blood cell that makes antibodies and is an important part of the immune system. B cells come from bone marrow. Also called B lymphocyte.
B lymphocyte (B cell)
An antibody-producing leukocyte.