plasma cell

American  

noun

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

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plasma cell Scientific  

1. A lymphocyte that originates from a B cell and produces antibodies as part of a humoral immune response.

2. See Note at antibody

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Etymology

Origin of plasma cell

First recorded in 1885–90

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How does plasma-cell compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• plasma cell vs. lymphocyte

Example Sentences

Researchers also found tumor-specific IgG antibodies and persistent plasma cells in the bone marrow, clear signs of a durable, body-wide immune defense capable of preventing the cancer from returning.

From Science Daily

Myeloma – also known as multiple myeloma – affects part of the immune system called plasma cells.

From BBC

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