lymphocyte activation

Synonyms:
  • cell activation
German: Lymphozytenaktivierung
Japanese: リンパ球芽球化

Immunology. Stimulation of lymphocytes by specific antigen or nonspecific mitogens resulting in production of lymphokines and in RNA, DNA, and protein synthesis. It is followed by cell proliferation and differentiation of the progenitor cells into various memory and effector cells.

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