plasma cell

noun

: a lymphocyte that is a mature antibody-secreting B cell

Examples of plasma cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The documentary marks the first time Scialfa has publicly addressed her diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells, which are found in the bone marrow and are an important part of the immune system, according to the American Cancer Society. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 The plasma cells then produce antibodies for the specific pathogen, while memory B cells ensure protection against future attacks from the same pathogen. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024 Cancerous plasma cells build up in bone marrow in cases of multiple myeloma. Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 8 July 2024 Multiple myeloma may weaken the immune system when plasma cells become cancerous. Barbara Brody, Health, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for plasma cell 

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Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plasma cell was in 1895

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“Plasma cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasma%20cell. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

plasma cell

noun
: a lymphocyte that is a mature antibody-secreting B cell

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