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Leukocytes
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LeukocytesWhite blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
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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.
Leukocyte infiltration
Leukocyte infiltration refers to the process of moving or infiltrating of the leukocytes into the injured tissue to begin the repair process.
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.
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Lacrimation
"Discharge of tears. ""Watering"" eyes."
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx, resulting in a temporary loss of voice.
Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Legg-Calv?-Perthes disease
A disease in which the blood supply to the femur is reduced, causing the bone to collapse.
Lethargy
"A lack of energy; sluggishness, dullness or apathy."
Leukocytes
Leukoplakia
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
Lichen
Any of various skin diseases characterized by sores and enlarged skin markings.
Ligature
A wire or thread used to tie off blood vessels or to close incisions or wounds.
Limbus
Margin, or border. The margin of the cornea where it contacts the sclera.
Lingua
Tongue.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
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.
Leukocyte infiltration
Leukocyte infiltration refers to the process of moving or infiltrating of the leukocytes into the injured tissue to begin the repair process.
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--------------------------------------
Lacrimation
"Discharge of tears. ""Watering"" eyes."
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx, resulting in a temporary loss of voice.
Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Legg-Calv?-Perthes disease
A disease in which the blood supply to the femur is reduced, causing the bone to collapse.
Lethargy
"A lack of energy; sluggishness, dullness or apathy."
Leukocytes
Leukoplakia
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
Lichen
Any of various skin diseases characterized by sores and enlarged skin markings.
Ligature
A wire or thread used to tie off blood vessels or to close incisions or wounds.
Limbus
Margin, or border. The margin of the cornea where it contacts the sclera.
Lingua
Tongue.
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