helper T cell

English

Noun

helper T cell (plural helper T cells)

  1. (immunology) 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.
    Synonyms: T helper cell, CD4+

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