lymphocyte

/ˈlɪmfəsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system, particularly in the response to infections and the development of immune memory.

“The doctor explained that the patient’s lymphocyte count had dropped significantly due to the chemotherapy treatment.”

Synonyms

  • immune cell
  • white blood cell

Antonyms

  • red blood cell