Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
White Blood Cell.
White Blood Cell - as a noun
Blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leucocyte16leukocyte18wbcwhite blood corpusclewhite cellwhite corpuscleHypernyms (Closely Related)
blood cellblood corpusclecorpuscle15free phagocyteHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Infections can cause a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the body."
"The primary function of white blood cells is to fight off infections."
"Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects white blood cells."
"During an allergic reaction, white blood cells release histamine."
"A high white blood cell count may indicate an ongoing infection."
