a primitive cell that is a precursor of a lymphocyte
Origin of lymphoblast
lympho- + -blastlymphoblast
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lymphoblast
noun
A large, immature lymphocyte that has been activated by an antigen and divides to give rise to mature lymphocytes (B cells and T cells).
Related Forms:
- lym′pho·blas′tic
adjective
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Noun
(plural lymphoblasts)
- (US, cytology, oncology) An immature lymphocyte; they proliferate uncontrollably in lymphoblastic leukemia
Origin
lympho- +"Ž -blast
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lymphoblast - Medical Definition
n.
A large, immature lymphocyte that has been activated by an antigen and divides to give rise to mature lymphocytes (B cells and T cells).
Related Forms:
- lym′pho·blas′tic
adj.
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