peripheral blood mononuclear cell
a single-nucleus white blood cell (e.g., monocyte) that circulates in the blood. See also mononuclear cell.
Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC)
A general term for white blood cells containing one nucleus, particularly lymphocytes and macrophages.
See Also: Lymphocyte, Macrophage
Source:
AIDSinfo, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)