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*'''Temporary parasite''' - only visits the animal to feed
 
*'''Temporary parasite''' - only visits the animal to feed
 
*'''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
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*'''TGF beta receptor family''' - group of receptors all with similar structure to TGF beta receptor
 
*'''Th1 cells''' - subgroup of T-cells that produce IFN-gamma but not IL-4
 
*'''Th1 cells''' - subgroup of T-cells that produce IFN-gamma but not IL-4
 
*'''Th2 cells''' - subgroup of T-cells that produce IL-4 but not IFN-gamma
 
*'''Th2 cells''' - subgroup of T-cells that produce IL-4 but not IFN-gamma
 
*'''T-helper/helper-T cells''' - are CD4-T cells that aid in antibody production (Th2) and macrophage activation (Th1) through the release of cytokines
 
*'''T-helper/helper-T cells''' - are CD4-T cells that aid in antibody production (Th2) and macrophage activation (Th1) through the release of cytokines
*'''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
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*'''Thermphilic actinomycetes''' - a type of fungy commonly found in mouldy hay. The species commonly found is ''Micropolyspora faeni'' due to its particularly small spores that can travel deep into the airways
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*'''Thromboxane''' - derivative of arachidonic acid, aggregates thrombocytes
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*'''Thrombocytes''' - blood platelets
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*'''Thymus dependent areas''' - describes areas in lymphatic organs that are dominated by a collection of T-cells. T-cells have receptors that allow for the migration into these areas
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*'''TNF receptor family''' - group of receptors structurally similar to TNF receptor
 
*'''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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