plasmablast
/ˈplæzməˌblæst/
noun
- A large, immature cell that develops into a plasma cell, which produces antibodies to fight infection.
- The doctor explained that a plasmablast is an early stage of a cell that helps the body fight germs.
- Under the microscope, the biologist identified a plasmablast by its large size and active nucleus.
- When you get a vaccine, your body creates plasmablasts to prepare for future infections.