lymphocyte
noun
a type of white blood cell having a large, spherical nucleus surrounded by a thin layer of nongranular cytoplasm.
lymphocytes
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pluralof lymphocyte.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Levels of neutrophils and lymphocytes, two important parts of the immune system, returned to their usual levels within about 30 minutes after the sauna ended.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Mantle cell lymphoma is rare and affects white blood cells called B lymphocytes.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Measles destroys lymphocytes that defend against other bugs to make way for ones that defend against measles, an immunity won at the cost of other protections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
HLH is an immune deficiency disorder which happens when certain types of white blood cells, known as histiocytes and lymphocytes, become overactive and attack the body.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2025
Not all animals have lymphocytes with the same range of information, as you might expect.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
