b cell
b cell
B b Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bee sel]
- /bi sɛl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bee sel]
- /bi sɛl/
Definitions of b cell words
- noun b cell Also called B lymphocyte. a type of lymphocyte, developed in bone marrow, that circulates in the blood and lymph and, upon encountering a particular foreign antigen, differentiates into a clone of plasma cells that secrete a specific antibody and a clone of memory cells that make the antibody on subsequent encounters. 1
- noun b cell Also called beta cell. a cell in the islet of Langerhans that produces and secretes insulin. 1
- noun b cell (immunology) A lymphocyte, developed in the bursa of birds and the bone marrow of other animals, that produces antibodies and is responsible for the immune system. 0
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Origin of b cell
First appearance:
before 1970 One of the 2% newest English words
1970-75; (def 1) perhaps B(one-derived); (def 2) B(ursa of Langerhans-derived)
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b cell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.