LYMPHOCYTE

lymphocyte, lymph cell

(noun) an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lymphocyte (plural lymphocytes)

(cytology, immunology) A type of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.

Hyponyms

• See also lymphocyte

Source: Wiktionary



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SALAD

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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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