word
B-Cell Memory
BEE sel MEM-oh-ree
/biː sɛl ˈmɛməriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Bcellmemory
Dictionary meaning
Long-lived B lymphocytes that retain information about a previously encountered antigen and can rapidly produce antibodies upon re-exposure
Examples
- B-cell memory is the reason a booster vaccine can rapidly restore high antibody levels.
Pronunciation tips
'B' stands for bursa/bone marrow, where these cells originate.
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