T cell

Definition / meaning of T cell

A type of immune cell that can attack foreign cells, cancer cells, and cells infected with a virus. T cells can also help control immune responses. A T cell is a type of white blood cell. Also called T lymphocyte and thymocyte.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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