lymphocyte

/ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪt/
noun
  1. A type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infections and diseases.
    • Lymphocytes are important for your immune system to work properly.
    • The body produces lymphocytes to attack viruses and bacteria.
    • A blood test showed that her lymphocyte count was normal.
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