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lymphocyte

/ˈlɪmfəsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does lymphocyte mean?

noun

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system, particularly in the response to infections and the production of antibodies.

Example

"The lymphocyte count in the patient's blood test was elevated, indicating a possible infection."

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