B cell
B lymphocyte
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 cell
(hypernym) lymphocyte, lymph cell
B lymphocyte
A white blood cell that makes antibodies and is an important part of the immune system. B lymphocytes come from bone marrow. Also called B cell.
B lymphocyte (B cell)
An antibody-producing leukocyte.
B lymphocyte