Certain lymphocyte Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 20, 2012 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 20, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 20, 2012 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells
noun
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