Plasmocyte

Meaning of the word

Plasmocyte is a cell type of the immune system responsible for the production of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins. These cells are derived from B lymphocytes and play a key role in defending the body against pathogenic infections and agents.

Origin of the word

The word “plasmocyte” originates in the Greek “plasma”, which means “substance formed” or “mold”, and “kýtos”, which means “cell”. The combination of these terms results in “cell formed” or “molded cell”, referring to the specialized function of plasma in antibody production.

Word adverbs

– Plasmocitically
– Plasmocytoid

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– plasma cell
– Plasmoblast
– Plasmocyteid

Word Definitions

1. Cell of the immune system responsible for the production of antibodies.
2. Specialized cell in the synthesis and secretion of immunoglobulins.

Phrases that the word applies

– Plasmocytes are found mainly in bone marrow and lymphoid tissues.
– Excessive production of plasmocytes may be associated with diseases such as multiple myeloma.
– Plasmocytes are activated in response to antigenic stimuli.

Examples of the word in text

Plasmocytes are key cells in adaptive immune response. When an antigen is detected by the immune system, B lymphocytes are activated and differentiate themselves in plasmocytes. These cells produce and secrete large amounts of specific antibodies to combat the invading antigen. Plasmocytes can also form aggregates in places of inflammation, contributing to the local immune response.

Rhymes with the word

– Indian
– Critical
– Synthetic
– Political
– Practical

Anagrams with the word

– Complast
– Compliance
– Compostila