wbc
Definition
Noun: 1. White Blood Cell: A type of blood cell that is part of the body's immune system. Its primary function is to protect the body against infection by engulfing and destroying pathogens like bacteria and fungi. It is a crucial component of the body's defense system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A high WBC count can indicate that the body is fighting an infection.
- The doctor reviewed the lab results, paying close attention to the WBC level.
- These WBCs, called neutrophils, are the first to arrive at the site of a bacterial invasion.
Advanced Usage
- "WBC count" or "White Blood Cell count": A common medical measurement from a blood test that indicates the number of white blood cells in a given volume of blood. This is a key diagnostic tool.
- The patient's elevated WBC count suggested a systemic infection.
- "WBC differential": A more detailed blood test that breaks down the percentage of each type of white blood cell (e.g., neutrophils, lymphocytes).
- The WBC differential showed a high number of lymphocytes, pointing toward a viral cause.
Variants and Related Words
- White Blood Cell (n): The full term for WBC; a leukocyte.
- Leukocyte (n): The formal scientific term for a white blood cell.
- Lymphocyte (n): A specific type of WBC involved in adaptive immunity.
- Neutrophil (n): The most common type of WBC, acting as a first responder to bacterial infections.
Synonyms
- Leukocyte (n): The formal, scientific synonym for a white blood cell.
- White Corpuscle (n): An older, less common term.
Related Phrases
- Immune cell: A broader category that includes WBCs and other cells that defend the body.
- Defense cell: A descriptive, non-technical term for a cell like a WBC.
Noun
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blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
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