white blood cell — A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a leukocyte
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a leukocyte
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪt blʌd sel/
Korean meaning: 혈액과 체액에서 순환하며 외부 물질과 질병에 대항하는 무색의 세포; 백혈구
Korean pronunciation: 와**잇** 블**러**드 **셀**
Example Sentences
- My white blood cells are like tiny bodyguards patrolling my bloodstream 24/7.
- The lab technician counted the white blood cells under the microscope.
- When I'm sick, my white blood cells throw a party and multiply like crazy.
white blood cell
NOUN//waɪt blʌd sel//
A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a leukocyte
A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a leukocyte
White blood cells shine bright to fight!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
백혈구라는 이름은 적혈구와 달리 헤모글로빈이 없어 흰색으로 보이기 때문에 붙여진 이름입니다. 'white'는 색깔을, 'blood'는 혈액을, 'cell'은 세포를 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“My white blood cells are like tiny bodyguards patrolling my bloodstream 24/7.”
“The lab technician counted the white blood cells under the microscope.”
“When I'm sick, my white blood cells throw a party and multiply like crazy.”
“Chemotherapy can significantly reduce white blood cell production.”
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