T-regulatory cell

Definition / meaning of T-regulatory cell

A type of immune cell that blocks the actions of some other types of lymphocytes, to keep the immune system from becoming over-active. T-regulatory cells are being studied in the treatment of cancer. A T-regulatory cell is a type of white blood cell and a type of lymphocyte. Also called regulatory T cell, suppressor T cell, and T reg.

Listed under:

Find More About 'T-regulatory cell'

Source(s):

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

Leave a Comment