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Vocabulary Term Details

Plasma cells

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_cells)

Plasma cells, also called plasma B cells, plasmocytes, and effector B cells, are white blood cells which secrete large volumes of antibodies. They are transported by the blood plasma and the lymphatic system. (Wikipedia)

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B-lymphocytes
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Plasmacytes
Plasmocytes

Approved Date
18-Apr-2013

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