Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World

What is

T-regulatory cell

?

Pronunciation: /ti ˈrɛgjələˌtɔri sɛl/

T-regulatory cell

Definition

A type of immune cell that blocks the actions of some other types of lymphocytes, to keep the immune system from becoming over-active. T-regulatory cells are being studied in the treatment of cancer. A T-regulatory cell is a type of white blood cell and a type of lymphocyte. Also called regulatory T cell, suppressor T cell, and T reg.