CD8-Positive T-Lymphocyte

**Semantic type:** Cell

**Definition:** A subset of T-lymphocytes that express the CD8 surface glycoprotein and bind epitopes that are part of class I histocompatibility molecules. CD8-positive T-lymphocytes include cytotoxic T-lymphocytes and CD8+ suppressor T-lymphocytes.

**Synonyms:** - CD8 Cell - CD8 Lymphocyte - CD8 Lymphocytes - CD8+ T Cell - CD8+ T Lymphocyte - CD8+ T Lymphocytes - CD8+ T-Lymphocyte - CD8-Positive Lymphocyte - CD8-Positive Lymphocytes - CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes - T8 Cell - T8 Cells - T8 Lymphocyte - T8 Lymphocytes