Lymphocytes
lymphocytes (limˑ·f
·sāts),
Patient discussion about Lymphocytes.
Small white blood cells that bear the major responsibility for carrying out the activities of the immune system; they number about 1 trillion.
Mentioned in: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lymph Node Biopsy
lymphocytes (limˑ·f
·sāts),n.pl white blood cells of the agranulocyte type, originally from stem cells, that produce antibodies and attack harmful cells. There are two categories of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells.
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Lymphocytes.
Patient discussion about Lymphocytes.
Q. What is the best treatment for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia? What is the best treatment for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia? Can you please give me the hospital names and the location where the treatment could be done?
A. Combination chemotherapy. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has reported a 5-year-survival rate of more than 90 percent for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)- on adults it's a bit lower but still a remarkable success. About the hospital- it depends where you do you live I guess…
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