Term Name: | myeloid suppressor cell |
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Definition: | An immature myeloid leukocyte of heterogeneous phenotype found particularly in cancer and sepsis patients that is capable of suppressing activity of T cells in ex vivo assays. This cell type is CD45-positive, CD11b-positive. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0000889] |