leucopoiesis

[loo-koh-poi-ee-sis]

noun

leukopoiesis.

Related formsleu·co·poi·et·ic

[loo-koh-poi-et-ik] /ˌlu koʊ pɔɪˈɛt ɪk/, adjective

leukopoiesis

or leu·co·poi·e·sis

[loo-koh-poi-ee-sis]

noun

the formation and development of white blood cells.

Origin of leukopoiesis

From the New Latin word leucopoiesis, dating back to 1910–15. See leuko-, -poiesis

Related formsleu·ko·poi·et·ic

[loo-koh-poi-et-ik] /ˌlu koʊ pɔɪˈɛt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for leucopoiesis

leucopoiesis

esp US leukopoiesis

noun

physiol formation of leucocytes in the bodyAlso called: leucocytopoiesis

Derived Formsleucopoietic or esp US leukopoietic (ˌluːkəʊpɔɪˈɛtɪk), adjective

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leucopoiesis in Medicine

leukopoiesis

[lōō′kō-poi-ē′sĭs]

n.

The formation and development of the various types of white blood cells.leukocytopoiesis

Related formsleu′ko•poi•et′ic (-ĕt′ĭk) adj.