helper T cell

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Cancer

A type of white blood cell that helps stimulate immune system reactions. Helper T cells help activate cytotoxic T cells and macrophages by secreting cytokines. They also stimulate B cells to make antibodies.

National Cancer Institute — Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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Food Biotechnology

See: helper cell.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization — Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture