Term Name: extrathymic T cell selection
Synonyms: extrathymic T lymphocyte selection, extrathymic T-cell selection, extrathymic T-lymphocyte selection
Definition: The process of T cell selection that occurs in extrathymic locations, often resulting T cells of distinct specificities from those selected in the thymus.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0045062]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: extrathymic T cell differentiation
is a type of: T cell selection
has subtype: negative extrathymic T cell selection positive extrathymic T cell selection