Türk cell

English

Alternative forms

  • Türk's cell

Etymology

Originally described by W. Türk in 1907.

Noun

Türk cell (plural Türk cells)

  1. (immunology) A cytotoxic lymphocyte that becomes large as a result of antigen stimulation.
    Synonym: Downey cell
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