<haematology, pathology> Cells derived from stem cells of the lymphoid lineage: large and small lymphocytes, plasma cells. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Cells derived from stem cells of the lymphoid lineage: large and small lymphocytes, plasma cells.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. white blood cells of the immune system.
a cell in the lymph glands that produces leukocytes.