memory T cell
A long-lived, antigen-experienced T cell that has acquired a memory phenotype including distinct surface markers and the ability to differentiate into an effector T cell upon antigen reexposure. [ http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0781735149&isbn=1/ GOC:pam GOC:add GOC:tfm http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000031 ]
Synonyms: memory T lymphocyte, memory T-lymphocyte, memory T-cell
Term info
- BTO:0003435
Term relations
- mature T cell and bearer of some increased life span and output of some T cell activation involved in immune response and output of some memory T cell differentiation