lymphocyte 1
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
Hypernym
leukocyte 1
noun
blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
lymphocytic 1
adjective
of or relating to lymphocytes
Part_meronym
the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body
EnglishDerivationally related form
lymphocytic 1
adjective
of or relating to lymphocytes
Hyponym
B cell 1
noun
a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
T cell 1
noun
a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells
lymphoblast 1
noun
an immature lymphocyte
plasma cell 1
noun
a cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood
Part_holonym
the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body
