XA8YQ2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Lymphocytes

Description

Lymphocytes include natural killer cells (which function in cell-mediated, cytotoxic innate immunity), T cells (for cell-mediated, cytotoxic adaptive immunity), and B cells (for humoral, antibody-driven adaptive immunity).

Index terms

  • Lymphocytes

Sibling codes

Foundation entity

Lymphocytes – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1429960002

Part of: XA32R4: Leucocytes › XA8UK8: Blood cells › XA8EC5: Blood › X: Extension Codes