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immunocyte /im·mu·no·cyte/ (im´u-no-sīt″) any cell of the lymphoid series which can react with antigen to produce antibody or to participate in cell-mediated reactions.
im·mu·no·cyte (my-n-st, -my-)
n.
A white blood cell capable of producing antibodies.

immunocyte [im´u-no-sīt]
any cell of the lymphoid series that can react with antigen to produce antibody or to participate in cell-mediated immunity or delayed hypersensitivity reactions; called also immunologically competent cell.

immunocyte
any cell of the lymphoid series which can react with antigen to produce antibody or to participate in cell-mediated immunity; called also immunologically competent cell.


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