| leukocyte |
Cells in the blood that seeks and destroys disease-causing microorganisms.
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| leukorrhea |
A vaginal discharge containing mucus and pus cells
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| leukocyte |
any of the various white blood cells, which together make up the IMMUNE SYSTEM. NEUTROPHILS, LYMPHOCYTES and MONOCYTES are all leukocytes.
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| leukocytosis |
an abnormally high number of LEUKOCYTES, or white blood cells, in the blood. This condition can occur during many types of infection and INFLAMMATION.
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| leukopenia |
an abnormally low number of total LEUKOCYTES, or white blood cells, circulating in the blood, frequently the result of drug-induced BONE MARROW SUPPRESSION.
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