A type of immune cell that makes large amounts of a specific antibody. Plasmacytes develop from B cells that have been activated. A plasmacyte is a type of white blood cell. Also called plasma cell. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=P
<haematology> A type of non-granular, basophilic leukocyte that produces antibodies. ... (13 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973