Definition of "plasmacytoid" [plasmacytoid]

• Of or pertaining to plasma cells (adjective)

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• "Normally, a subset of immune cells called plasmacytoid dendritic cells pDCs recognize HIV quickly and react by producing signaling molecules called interferons."
• "They found that pulse doses of intravenous steroids kill off the cells - called plasmacytoid dendritic cells - producing interferon alpha, a protein that promotes this inflammation."
• "Washington, September 7: An Indian-origin researcher at New York University says that she has gained fresh insights into the role of human immune cells known as plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) in the anti-HIV immune response."