B cell

[ˈbiː sɛl]
nounpl: B cells
célula B
1. A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) that produces antibodies and plays a crucial role in humoral immunity
B cells are essential for fighting infections because they produce antibodies that neutralize pathogens.
As células B são essenciais para combater infecções porque produzem anticorpos que neutralizam patógenos.
2. A lymphoid cell originating from bone marrow that matures in bone marrow (in mammals) and is responsible for adaptive immune response
During vaccination, B cells learn to recognize and remember specific antigens.
Durante a vacinação, as células B aprendem a reconhecer e lembrar antígenos específicos.
B cells are a fundamental concept in immunology taught in medical, biological, and health sciences education in both Brazil and the United States. The term is used identically in both countries' medical communities and is part of standard medical terminology globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
B lymphocyteplasma cell (when activated)antibody-secreting cell
Antonyms / Antônimos
T cellT lymphocyte

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
célula B
Standard medical terminology used in healthcare and scientific contexts
Portugal
célula B
Same terminology used in Portuguese medical and scientific literature
General
linfócito B
Alternative term used in medical contexts, slightly more formal

Related Words

T cellantibodyimmune systemlymphocyteantigenbone marrowhumoral immunitymemory B cell
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