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noun
A subtype of T cell that helps the activity of other immune cells by releasing cytokines, playing an important role in the adaptive immune system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: immunology, medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: T helper cell, CD4+
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: helper cell, CD4 T cell, CD4 cell
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: T cell, T lymphocyte
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