leukopoiesis

or leu·co·poi·e·sis

[ loo-koh-poi-ee-sis ]

/ ˌlu koʊ pɔɪˈi sɪs /

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noun

the formation and development of white blood cells.

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Origin of leukopoiesis

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

OTHER WORDS FROM leukopoiesis

leu·ko·poi·et·ic

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

Words nearby leukopoiesis

leukoma, leukopedesis, leukopenia, leukoplakia, leukoplast, leukopoiesis, leukosis, leukotomy, leukotriene, Leuricus, Leutze