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• an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
Example sentence• The human body produces lymphocytes in the bone marrow. |
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• a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
Example sentence• The decrease in erythrocyte count can be a symptom of anemia. |
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• blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Example sentence• The presence of leukocytes in the urine may indicate an infection in the urinary tract. |
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• tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
Example sentence• A decrease in thrombocyte count can lead to excessive bleeding. |
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• a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
Example sentence• High monocyte levels can indicate an ongoing infection. |
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• blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Example sentence• The presence of leucocytes in a blood sample may indicate an infection. |
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• any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body
Example sentence• The choanocytes in a sponge create water currents to filter out food particles. |
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• abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia)
Example sentence• A blood test can determine if you have a high level of macrocytes. |
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• a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Example sentence• The number of melanocytes in the skin varies between individuals. |
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• an abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter)
Example sentence• The presence of microcytes in a blood sample may indicate a certain type of anemia. |
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• a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids
Example sentence• In mammals, spermatocytes are produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. |
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• A type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy
Example sentence• The main function of an adipocyte is to store energy in the form of fat. |
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Example sentence• The lipocyte is responsible for storing excess energy as fat. |
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• a cell of the oligodendroglia
Example sentence• Loss of oligodendrocytes can lead to the impairment of nerve cell function. |
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• tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
Example sentence• The function of thrombocytes is to form blood clots. |
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• comparatively large neuroglial cell
Example sentence• The main function of astrocytes is to support and protect neurons. |
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Example sentence• The amebocytes in sponges help transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. |
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Example sentence• These amoebocytes play a role in the immune response. |
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• A cell with multiple nuclei, found in fungi, algae, protists and slime molds.
Example sentence• A coenocyte is a single giant cell with multiple nuclei. |
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Example sentence• The microgametocyte is a male gametocyte that produces gametes for sexual reproduction. |
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Example sentence• The haemocyte count of the caterpillar increased dramatically after infection. |
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Example sentence• The presence of poikilocytes in the blood smear indicates a possible disorder. |
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Example sentence• The sporocyte undergoes meiosis to produce haploid spores. |
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• a cell without a nucleus (as an erythrocyte)
Example sentence• An akaryocyte is a cell that does not have a nucleus. |
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• a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation
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• a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation
Example sentence• The mastocyte population was significantly increased in the inflamed tissue. |
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• a nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system
Example sentence• The gangliocyte is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the nervous system. |
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Example sentence• The company created a microsite to promote its new product. |
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• an abnormal spherical red blood cell
Example sentence• The presence of spherocytes in the blood may indicate hemolytic anemia. |
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Example sentence• The iridocytes in the fish's skin produce vibrant colors. |
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• an abnormal red blood cell that has thorny projections of protoplasm
Example sentence• The presence of acanthocytes in a blood sample may indicate a certain medical condition. |
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• a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
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• star-shaped cells with long processes; found in the white matter of the brain and spinal cord
Example sentence• The main function of fibrous astrocytes is to provide structural support to neurons. |
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• a phagocyte that does not circulate in the blood but is fixed in the liver or spleen or bone marrow etc.
Example sentence• The fixed phagocyte is responsible for engulfing and destroying pathogens. |
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• a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells
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