A type of white blood cell found in lymph, blood, and other specialized tissue such as bone marrow and tonsils, constituting between 22 and 28 percent of all white blood cells in the blood of a normal adult human being. B- and T-lymphocytes are crucial components of the immune system. The B-lymphocytes are primarily responsible for antibody production. The T-lymphocytes are involved in the direct attack against living organisms. The helper T-lymphocyte, a subtype, is the main cell infected and destroyed by the AIDS virus.

	Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) The Condition "...The principle subtypes are T lymphocyte and B lymphocyte types, so named because the cell has features that are similar to normal T or B lymphocytes..." CBC (Complete Blood Count) Test As A Treatment "...With allergies, there may be an increased number of eosinophils, and with leukemia, there may be a much higher percentage of a single type of cell, such as a lymphocyte..." CD4 Related Topic "...Human CD4 is the receptor that serves as a docking site for HIV viruses on certain lymphocyte cells..." Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome Recommendation Dental Metal Removal "...The removal of metallic restorations can reduce lymphocyte sensitization and improve the health of patients..." Diarrhea The Condition "...Biochemical screening should include serum electrolytes, tests of renal function (blood urea nitrogen and creatinine) and a basic nutritional assessment, consisting of a lymphocyte count and measurements of serum calcium, phosphorus, total protein and albumin levels..." Histamine Therapy As A Treatment "...In many cases, the lymphocyte triggered to respond is a mast cell..." Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono The Condition "...Diagnosis & Tests Confirmation, if necessary, can be accomplished by either of two blood tests ... EBV causes an increase in a specific type of white blood cell, the atypical lymphocyte..." Natural Killer Cells Related Topic "...Natural Killer Cells constitute 5 to 16% of the total lymphocyte population..." T-Cell Related Topic "...This lymphocyte population is defined by the presence of a rearranged T-cell receptor..." Weakened Immune System Relationship to Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness) "In vitro studies suggest that even low, environmentally relevant exposure levels of mercury, which are not toxic, still contribute to immune dysfunction by interfering with proper lymphocyte functioning..."

Last updated: Apr 07, 2008