B-Lymphocytes (also known as B Lymphocytes, B-Cells, Lymphocyte): Lymphoid cells concerned with humoral immunity. They are short-lived cells resembling bursa-derived lymphocytes of birds in their production of immunoglobulin upon appropriate stimulation.

NIH MeSH · D001402Anatomy

B-Lymphocytes

Also known asB Lymphocytes · B-Cells, Lymphocyte · B-Cell, Lymphocyte · B Cells, Lymphocyte · Lymphocyte B-Cell · Lymphocyte B-Cells · B-Lymphocyte · B Lymphocyte · Bursa-Dependent Lymphocytes · Bursa-Dependent Lymphocyte · Bursa Dependent Lymphocytes · Lymphocyte, Bursa-Dependent

Definition

Lymphoid cells concerned with humoral immunity. They are short-lived cells resembling bursa-derived lymphocytes of birds in their production of immunoglobulin upon appropriate stimulation.

MeSH classification

  • A11.063.438
  • A11.118.637.555.567.562
  • A15.145.229.637.555.567.562
  • A15.382.032.438
  • A15.382.490.555.567.562

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Common questions about B-Lymphocytes

What does B-Lymphocytes mean in medicine?
Lymphoid cells concerned with humoral immunity. They are short-lived cells resembling bursa-derived lymphocytes of birds in their production of immunoglobulin upon appropriate stimulation. 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 B-Lymphocytes known by any other names?
Yes. B-Lymphocytes is also referred to as B Lymphocytes, B-Cells, Lymphocyte, B-Cell, Lymphocyte, B Cells, Lymphocyte 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 B-Lymphocytes sit in the medical classification?
B-Lymphocytes falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.063.438, A11.118.637.555.567.562, A15.145.229.637.555.567.562). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001402) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗