leukopoiesis
/ˌluːkəpɔɪˈiːsɪs/
noun
- The process by which the body produces white blood cells.
- Leukopoiesis is essential for fighting infections.
- Certain diseases can disrupt normal leukopoiesis, leading to low white blood cell counts.
- Doctors study leukopoiesis to understand how the immune system works.