lymphocyte
A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system and is found in the blood and lymphatic system.
[C] Countable
pl: lymphocytes
This term carries a clinical and sterile connotation, typically appearing in medical reports, pathology textbooks, or laboratory settings. It evokes the image of a microscopic defense force patrolling the body to identify and neutralize foreign invaders.
While a layperson might simply say white blood cell, the use of lymphocyte specifies a precise biological category. It suggests a level of scientific rigor and diagnostic precision, focusing on the specialized role of T-cells and B-cells in adaptive immunity rather than a general immune response.
Countable when referring to individual cells or the specific count of these cells in a blood sample.
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The patient's lymphocyte count was higher than normal due to the infection.
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