leukopoiesis

or leu·co·poi·e·sis

[ loo-koh-poi-ee-sis ]

noun
  1. the formation and development of white blood cells.

Origin of leukopoiesis

1
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

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