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The letter T in T-lymphocyte refers to:

Option: 1

Thalamus


Option: 2

Tonsil


Option: 3

Thymus


Option: 4

Thyroid


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The letter T in T cells refers to the thymus. T cells or T cells are a type of lymphocytes that play a central role in cell-mediated immunity. They are distinguished from other lymphocytes such as B lymphocytes and natural killer cells by the presence of T lymphocyte receptors on the cell surface. They are called T cells because they mature in the thymus. Hence, option 3 is correct. 

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