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*'''Tetramer''' - a compound consisting of four subunits of identical MHC molecules carrying four of the same porteins marked with fluorescent dye. Used for quantifying the percentage of antigen (in this case tetramer) specific cells
 
*'''Tetramer''' - a compound consisting of four subunits of identical MHC molecules carrying four of the same porteins marked with fluorescent dye. Used for quantifying the percentage of antigen (in this case tetramer) specific cells
 
*'''TGF beta like-receptors''' - group of receptors all with a similar structure to the TGF beta receptor
 
*'''TGF beta like-receptors''' - group of receptors all with a similar structure to the TGF beta receptor
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*'''Th1 cells''' - subgroup of T-cells that produce IFN-gamma but not IL-4
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*'''Th2 cells''' - subgroup of T-cells that produce IL-4 but not IFN-gamma
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*'''T-helper/helper-T cells''' - are CD4-T cells that aid in antibody production (Th2) and macrophage activation (Th1) through the release of cytokines
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*'''Thermphilic actinomycetes''' - a type of fungy commonly found in mouldy hay. Commonly represented by ''Micropolyspora faeni'' due to its particularly small spores that can travel deep into the airways
 
*'''Transplacental''' - Scientific term for passing through the placenta crossing the physical and biological barriers
 
*'''Transplacental''' - Scientific term for passing through the placenta crossing the physical and biological barriers
 
*'''Transport host''' - loose association in which the parasite is carried by the host
 
*'''Transport host''' - loose association in which the parasite is carried by the host
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