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helper T cell also helper cell  
n.  Any of the T cells that when stimulated by a specific antigen release lymphokines that promote the activation and function of B cells and killer T cells. Also called T-helper cell.
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helper cell help·er cell (hěl'pər)
n.
A T cell that promotes the activation and functions of B cells and other T cells. Also called helper T cell.

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