plasma cell

noun

1. Anatomy. an antibody-secreting cell, derived from B cells, that plays a major role in antibody-mediated immunity.

plasma cell

1. A lymphocyte that originates from a B cell and produces antibodies as part of a humoral immune response.
2. See Note at antibody

Word History and Origins

Origin of plasma cell¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The musician said she has multiple myeloma, which occurs when cancerous plasma cells build up in bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike CD20, it’s also on the surface of young plasma cells, which means the drug tags for destruction an additional source of autoantibodies.

From Science Magazine

His company is developing a system that uses solar-powered plasma cells to fix nitrogen from the air.

From BBC

Multiple myeloma is a rare blood cancer affecting a type of white blood cells known as plasma cells.

From Science Daily

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer of the plasma cells, a type of white blood cells that produce antibodies to fight infection.

From Science Daily