MeSH definition : Removal, via CELL DEATH, of immature lymphocytes that interact with antigens during
maturation. For T-lymphocytes this occurs in the thymus and ensures that mature T-lymphocytes
are self tolerant. B-lymphocytes may also undergo clonal deletion.;
Removal, via CELL DEATH, of immature lymphocytes that interact with antigens during
maturation. For T-lymphocytes this occurs in the thymus and ensures that mature T-lymphocytes
are self tolerant. B-lymphocytes may also undergo clonal deletion.