T-lymphocyte at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is T-lymphocyte? A white blood cell derived from lymphoid stem cells in the thymus that is responsible for cell-mediated immunity and for stimulating B lymphocytes. T-lymphocyte subtypes include helper, suppressor, and cytotoxic T cells.

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