plasma cell

noun

: a lymphocyte that is a mature antibody-secreting B cell

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The cancer occurs when the plasma cells inside the bone marrow (the bones' soft inner part) mutate and begin to grow and divide uncontrollably.1 Scientists don't know exactly what causes the mutations that turn plasma cells cancerous, but certain factors may affect a person's risk. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 17 Jan. 2025 The popular radio co-host is undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a cancer that affects the plasma cells in bone marrow. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025 After the initial infection, memory B cells continue to patrol the blood and a subset differentiates into plasma cells. Byjon Cohen, science.org, 11 Oct. 2024 Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in your bone marrow. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plasma cell 

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plasma cell was in 1895

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“Plasma cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasma%20cell. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

plasma cell

noun
: a lymphocyte that is a mature antibody-secreting B cell

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