helper t cell

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Definition of helper t cell in English English dictionary

Any of the T cells that when stimulated by a specific antigen release lymphokines that promote the activation and function of B cells and killer T cells. Also called T-helper cell

T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and killer T cells; helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus

Hyphenation

help·er t cell

Turkish pronunciation

helpır ti sel

Pronunciation

/ˈhelpər ˈtē ˈsel/ /ˈhɛlpɜr ˈtiː ˈsɛl/