whitecells
nounUK /ˈwaɪt sɛlz/
US /ˈwaɪt sɛlz/
White cells are tiny helpers in your blood that fight germs and keep you healthy.
When you get a cut, your white cells rush to the spot to stop germs from getting in.
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2. Cells in the blood that are part of the body's defense system and are not red.
The doctor checked the white cells in his blood sample.
3. A shortened everyday term for leukocytes in medical contexts.
Her white cells were high, which showed her body was fighting an infection.
4. Cells that help heal wounds and protect against disease.
White cells gather around a scrape to help it heal.