CLONAL DELETIONS
\klˈə͡ʊnə͡l dɪlˈiːʃənz], \klˈəʊnəl dɪlˈiːʃənz], \k_l_ˈəʊ_n_əl d_ɪ_l_ˈiː_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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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.
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