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T-Lymphocyte
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A thymocyte-derived lymphocyte of immunological importance that is long-lived (months to years) and is responsible for cell-mediated immunity. T lymphocyte cells form rosettes with sheep erythrocytes and, in the presence of transforming agents (mitogens), differentiate and divide. These cells have the characteristic T3 surface marker and may be further divided into subsets according to function, such as helper, cytotoxic, etc. [ ]
Term info
Label
T-Lymphocyte
Synonyms
- T Cell
- T Cells
- T cell
- T lymphocyte
- T-Cell
- T-Cells
- T-Lymphocyte
- T-Lymphocytes
- Thymus Derived Lymphocyte
- Thymus-Dependent Lymphocytes
Subsets
NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142799
ALT DEFINITION
A type of immune cell that can attack foreign cells, cancer cells, and cells infected with a virus. T lymphocytes can also help control immune responses. A T lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell.
Contributing Source
CTRP
Display Name
T-Lymphocyte
Legacy Concept Name
T-Lymphocyte
Preferred Name
T-Lymphocyte
Semantic Type
Cell
UMLS CUI
C0039194
code
C12476
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