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Leukocyte infiltration
Leukocyte infiltrationLeukocyte infiltration refers to the process of moving or infiltrating of the leukocytes into the injured tissue to begin the repair process. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- Leukocyte White blood cell. Infiltration Local anesthetic procedure effective for upper teeth and soft tissue; placement of anesthetic under the gum, allowing it to seep into bone. Infiltrating Refers to a tumor that penetrates the normal, surrounding tissue. Leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection. Tissue Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades. SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Leukemia Cancer of white blood cells. Acute leukemias are characterized by the presence of "blasts," which are immature white blood cells. Large quantities of blasts generally overgrow the bone marrow, leaving very little space for normal bone marrow cells. This type generally requires immediate treatment. Chronic leukemias are those characterized by a large and uncontrolled growth of more mature white blood cells. These types of leukemias tend not to progress as rapidly, and treatment is often milder than that of acute leukemias. Leukemoid Like leukemia. Leukeran Leukeran is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorambucil. Leukine Leukine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): sargramostim. Leukocyte White blood cell. Leukocyte (white blood cell) Cells in the blood that seeks and destroys disease-causing microorganisms. Leukocytes White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection. Leukoencephalitis Inflammation of the white matter of the brain. Leukopenia Reduction in the number of leukocytes in the blood. Leukoplakia Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant. Leukorrhea White discharge. PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Lyell McEwin Health Service The Lyell McEwin Health Service is a hospital in South Australia, Australia. Leigh Creek Health Service The Leigh Creek Health Service is a hospital in South Australia, Australia. Lab procedure Lab procedure refers to the procedures used in a laboratory. Leg Cramps Leg Cramps refers to a painful, involuntary contraction of a single muscle or a muscle group. Leukocyte infiltration Lichen planus Lichen planus refers to a common skin disease in which itchy, small, pink or purple spots appear on the arms or legs. Liver disease Liver disease refers to a complex disease that involves different hepatic physiological dysfunctions . Liver enzymes Liver enzymes refers to the substances produced by the liver and released into the blood, measured to assess liver function. Liver transplant Liver transplant refers to the replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy liver allograft. Loqui alba Loqui alba refers to the next 3-4 weeks postpartum leftover blood and tissue . We thank you for using the Medical Glossary to search for Leukocyte infiltration. If you have a better definition for Leukocyte infiltration than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Leukocyte infiltration may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Leukocyte infiltration and any other medical topic for the public at large.
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