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Meaning of helper T cell: A type of immune cell that stimulates killer T cells, macrophages, and B cells to make immune responses.

Definition of helper T cell

A type of immune cell that stimulates killer T cells, macrophages, and B cells to make immune responses. A helper T cell is a type of white blood cell and a type of lymphocyte. Also called CD4-positive T lymphocyte.

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