A blood cell containing no respiratory pigment. In vertebrates it may be a polymorphonuclear leukocyte, a lymphocyte or a monocyte.
A colorless blood cell (because it doesn’t have hemoglobin) that fights invaders to the body and includes lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
The cells of the immune system, including basophils, lymphocytes, neutrophils, macrophages and monocytes.
Leukocytes - cells found in the blood which do not contain haemoglobin. They play an important part in defending the body by attacking invading organisms and other foreign material
White blood cells are the body's primary defense against invading organisms and other foreign material. These cells use two main methods of defense: phagocytosis (consumption of the invader) and the immune response (see antibodies).
A white blood cell is one of the three main types of blood cells. White blood cells are responsible for fighting infection. There are several kinds of white blood cells, including monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
A cell that is responsible for fighting infection or allergy-causing agents.
A cell that helps fight infection. 594, 714
One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are several types of white blood cells ( leukocytes ). The two most common types are the lymphocytes and neutrophils (also called polymorphonuclear leukocytes, PMNs, or "polys"). See the entire definition of White blood cell
A group of colorless blood cells that are part of the immune system, helping prevent and fight infection.
(leukocyte) A type of blood cell involved with body defenses.
a variety of cells that fight infection in the body and are part of the immune system.
Component of the blood that functions in the immune system. Also known as a leukocyte.
white corpuscles in the blood; they are spherical, colorless masses involved with host defenses; blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system.
A type of blood cell produced in the bone marrow which is responsible for fighting infections. There are actually many different types of WBC's and these are monitored through drawing a blood specimen called a "CBC with differential."
White blood cells (also known as leukocytes) are scavengers that are able to kill bacteria and other invaders; the white blood cell count (or leukocyte count) includes the total number of all the white blood cells; there are 2 types of WBC or leukocytes including granulocytes and agranulocytes; granulocytes include young neutrophils, segmented neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils; agranulocytes include lymphocytes and monocytes.
Lymphocyte; a blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin; helps the body fight infection and diseases, as part of the immune system. When mature, white blood cells actively seek out possible pathogens or any other unknown substance and, using a very complex chemical signaling system, can attack directly or provide for the removal of this substance.
One of three main types of blood cells, along with red blood cells and platelets. White blood cells help protect the body from infection.
WBC. Refers to a blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin. White blood cells include lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, macrophages, and mast cells. These cells are made by bone marrow and help the body fight infection and other diseases.
the cells that help your body to fight infections. Normal ranges for white blood cells are between 4,500-11,000/mm3. Different types of white blood cells include neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, and eosinophils.
(WBC): A blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin: a blood corpuscle responsible for maintaining the body's immune surveillance system against invasion by foreign substances such as viruses or bacteria. White cells become specifically programmed against foreign invaders and work to inactivate and rid the body of a foreign substance. Also known as a leukocyte.
White blood cells or leukocytes are cells which form a component of the blood. They are produced in the bone marrow and help to defend the body against infectious disease and foreign materials as part of the immune system. There are normally between 4×109 and 1.1×1010 white blood cells in a litre of healthy adult blood.