Antibody-Producing Cells (also known as Antibody Producing Cells, Antibody-Producing Cell): Cells of the lymphoid series that can react with antigen to produce specific cell products called antibodies. Various cell subpopulations, often B-lymphocytes, can be defined, based on the different classes of immunoglobulins th

NIH MeSH · D000921Anatomy

Antibody-Producing Cells

Also known asAntibody Producing Cells · Antibody-Producing Cell · Antibody Producing Cell · Cell, Antibody-Producing · Cells, Antibody-Producing · Immunoglobulin-Producing Cells · Cell, Immunoglobulin-Producing · Cells, Immunoglobulin-Producing · Immunoglobulin-Producing Cell · Immunoglobulin Producing Cells · Antibody-Secreting Cells · Antibody Secreting Cells

Definition

Cells of the lymphoid series that can react with antigen to produce specific cell products called antibodies. Various cell subpopulations, often B-lymphocytes, can be defined, based on the different classes of immunoglobulins that they synthesize.

MeSH classification

  • A11.063
  • A15.382.032

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Common questions about Antibody-Producing Cells

What does Antibody-Producing Cells mean in medicine?
Cells of the lymphoid series that can react with antigen to produce specific cell products called antibodies. Various cell subpopulations, often B-lymphocytes, can be defined, based on the different classes of immunoglobulins that they synthesize. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Antibody-Producing Cells known by any other names?
Yes. Antibody-Producing Cells is also referred to as Antibody Producing Cells, Antibody-Producing Cell, Antibody Producing Cell, Cell, Antibody-Producing in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Antibody-Producing Cells sit in the medical classification?
Antibody-Producing Cells falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.063, A15.382.032). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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