NCIt synonyms : White Blood Cell; White Cell; Reticuloendothelial System, Leukocytes; White Blood Corpuscle; WBCs; White Blood Cells;
NCIt related terms : WBC; Leukocytes;
NCIt definition : Blood cells that are devoid of hemoglobin, capable of ameboid motion and phagocytosis,
and act as the principal components of the immune system.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of immune cell. Most leukocytes are made in the bone marrow and
are found in the blood and lymph tissue. Leukocytes help the body fight infections
and other diseases. Granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes are leukocytes.; CDISC: Blood cells that are devoid of hemoglobin, capable of amoeboid motion and phagocytosis,
and act as the principal components of the immune system.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044430; CDR0000046067; CDR0000045993;