B lymphocyte

or B-lymphocyte

noun

, Immunology.

1. B cell.

B-lymphocyte

noun

1. a type of lymphocyte, originating in bone marrow, that produces antibodies Also calledB-cell See also T-lymphocyte

B lymphocyte

/ bē′lĭm′fə-sīt′ /

1. See B cell

Word History and Origins

Origin of B lymphocyte¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The balance of negative and positive signals in maintaining an appropriate B cell activation threshold is critical in B lymphocyte immune tolerance and autoreactivity.

From Science Magazine

Benlysta, which is given as an intravenous infusion every 28 days, is a monoclonal antibody that curbs the immune system by inhibiting a protein in the body called B lymphocyte stimulator.

From New York Times

The drug, which would be given by intravenous infusion every four weeks, is a monoclonal antibody that tamps down the immune system by inhibiting a protein in the body called B lymphocyte stimulator.

From New York Times