Nurse cell
Nurse cell
Nurse cell (pronunciation: /nɜːrs sɛl/) is a specialized cell that provides nourishment and support to other cells, particularly in the context of embryonic development and immune response.
Etymology
The term "nurse cell" is derived from the English words "nurse," meaning to care for or nourish, and "cell," a basic unit of life. It reflects the cell's function of providing nourishment and support to other cells.
Function
Nurse cells play a crucial role in various biological processes. In the context of embryonic development, they provide nutrients to developing oocytes or egg cells. In the immune system, nurse cells are involved in the maturation of T cells in the thymus.
Related Terms
- Oocyte: The female germ cell involved in reproduction.
- Thymus: A lymphoid organ where T cells mature.
- T cell: A type of white blood cell that is crucial in the immune response.
- Immune response: The body's defensive reaction to foreign substances or organisms.
- Embryonic development: The process by which the embryo forms and develops.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nurse cell
- Wikipedia's article - Nurse cell
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