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Germ Cells: Collective term for cells in the reproductive organs of multicellular organisms that divide by meiosis to produce gametes.

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North Germanic: The sub-branch of the Germanic languages that contains Swedish and Old Norse.

Mast Cells: Cells that synthesize and release histamine, as during an allergic response; found most often in connective tissue surrounding blood vessels.

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Helper T Cells: A type of lymphocyte that stimulates the production of antibodies by activating B cells when an antigen is present.

Indo-Germanic: Also called Indo-Aryan, this is an obsolete term for Indo-European.

Langerhans Cells: Epidermal cells that participate in the infiammatory response by engulfing microorganisms and releasing chemicals that mobilize immune system cells.

Plasma Cells: Cells produced from B cells that synthesize and release antibodies.

Suppressor T Cells: T cells that slow down and stop the immune response of B cells and other T cells. Immune system cells that shut off the antibody production when an infection is under control.