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leukocytes (lōō·kō·sīts), n.pl white blood cells. They protect the body from disease-causing viruses, bacteria, toxins, parasites, and tumor cells. Patient discussion about leukocytes. Q. can i get a short explanation about white blood cells and their job? what does it mean if i have a insafition A. White blood cells (WBC's) are the ones responsible for the immune system in the body. The white blood cell count rises in cases of infection, steroid use and other conditions. A low white blood cell count can have many causes, which need to be further evaluated by a doctor. Read more or ask a question about leukocytesHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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9]/L with 50% polymorphonuclear leukocytes, 18% band forms, 3% myelocytes, and 1% metamyelocytes. Histologic techniques were used in assess pulmonary inflammation, characterize the adherence of leukocytes in systemic venules, verify the presence of mydoperuxidase (MPO) in the systemic microvascular wall, and quantify systemic microvascular oxidative stress. Afterward, these mice had more germ-killing cells called leukocytes in their skin than mice that hadn't been confined. |
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