Synonyms of helper cell

Noun


1. helper T cell, helper cell, CD4 T cell, CD4 cell, T cell, T lymphocyte

usage: 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

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