Lymphocyte Definition
lĭmfə-sīt
lymphocytes
noun
lymphocytes
A nongranular variety of leukocyte formed in lymphatic tissue, important in the synthesis of antibodies.
Webster's New World
Any of the nearly colorless cells found in the blood, lymph, and lymphoid tissues, constituting approximately 25 percent of white blood cells in humans and including B cells, which function in humoral immunity, and T cells, which function in cellular immunity.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- lymph cell
Other Word Forms of Lymphocyte
Noun
Singular:
lymphocyte
Plural:
lymphocytesOrigin of Lymphocyte
lympho- +"Ž -cyte
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