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WBC

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WBC white blood cell; see leukocyte.
WBC
abbr.
white blood cell

WBC,
abbreviation for white blood cell. See leukocyte.

WBC,
n stands for white
blood
cell. See also leukocyte and white blood cell count.

WBC
white blood cell (leukocyte); white blood (cell) count.

WBC
1. White blood cell. See Leukocyte2. White blood cell count

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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.

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