leukocytic

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leukocytic.

See leukocyte.

leukocytic

pertaining to or emanating from leukocytes.

leukocytic pyrogen

protein substances, e.g. interleukin-1, which stimulate the thermoregulator center of the hypothalamus via prostaglandins; produced by bone-marrow derived phagocytes.

Patient discussion about leukocytic.

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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Additionally, histopathologic findings in patients with respiratory weakness and WNV infection have demonstrated neuronophagia and leukocytic inflammation of the dorsal motor nuclei of the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves, which is similar to that seen in the spinal anterior horns (26).

West Nile virus-associated flaccid paralysis by Petersen, Lyle R. / Emerging Infectious Diseases

Leukocytic cell sources of airway tissue kallikrein.

Effects of inhaled brevetoxins in allergic airways: toxin-allergen ... by Baden, Daniel G. / Environmental Health Perspectives

Differences in complement-dependent chemotactic activity generated by bullous pemphigoid and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita immune complexes: Demonstration by leukocytic attachment and organ culture methods.

Cicatricial pemphigoid: Report of five cases. (Original Article) by Miniti, Aroldo / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

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