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wbc

/ˌdʌb.əl.juː.biːˈsiː/

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noun

B2formalcommonmedicalabbreviation/ˌdʌb.əl.juː.biːˈsiː/

proper noun

An abbreviation for white blood cell, referring to blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi, forming an important part of the body's defense system.

  • 🇷🇺Аббревиатура для лейкоцита, обозначающая клетки крови, которые поглощают и переваривают бактерии и грибки, являясь важной частью защитной системы организма.
  1. White Blood Cell B2 formal medical

    A type of blood cell that helps the body fight infections and diseases by engulfing and digesting bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens.

    • A high WBC count often indicates an infection in the body.
    • Doctors monitor WBC levels to assess immune system function.
    • Certain medications can affect the production of WBCs.

    🇷🇺Лейкоцит

    Synonyms: leukocytewhite blood cellwhite corpuscle