General Anatomy · Immune System · Medium
Lymphocyte
Meaning: A type of white blood cell, including B and T cells, central to adaptive immunity.
In practice: A raised lymphocyte count can be seen in viral infections and some leukaemias.
Word parts
- -cyte means a cell
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