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LeukocyteWBC

Also called White blood cell

HematologyPathologyImportant

White blood cell classified as granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils) or agranulocytes (lymphocytes, monocytes), collectively forming the cellular immune defense.

Korean

백혈구

면역 방어를 담당하는 혈액 세포; 과립구(호중구·호산구·호염기구)와 무과립구(림프구·단핵구)로 분류됨.

French

Leucocyte(Globule blanc)

Globule blanc ; classifié en granulocytes (neutrophiles, éosinophiles, basophiles) et agranulocytes (lymphocytes, monocytes).

Word parts

  • leuko-Prefix(Greek) White
  • cyt/oRoot(Greek) Cell

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