plasmocyte

/ˈplæzməsait/

Definitions

1. noun

A mature B lymphocyte that produces large amounts of immunoglobulin and plays a key role in the pathogenesis of multiple myeloma.

“The lab report revealed a high number of plasmocytes in the patient’s bone marrow.”

Synonyms

  • B lymphocyte
  • immunoglobulin-producing cell

Antonyms

  • T lymphocyte
  • suppressor cell