Meanings
nounTürk cell (plural Türk cells)
plural Türk cells · alternative Türk's cell
- immunologyA cytotoxic lymphocyte that becomes large as a result of antigen stimulation.
Synonyms: Downey cell
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA cytotoxic lymphocyte that becomes large as a result of antigen stimulation.
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Originally described by W. Türk in 1907.
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Türk cell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/T%C3%BCrk%20cell
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