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Glossary

  • Leukocyte: White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
  • Lymph: Fluid collected from tissues that flows through lymph nodes.
  • Lymphocyte: Type of white blood cell that fights infection and mediates the immune response.