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lymphocyte
(lympho|cyte)
Pronunciation:
/ˈlɪmfə(ʊ)sʌɪt/
noun
Physiology
a form of small leucocyte (white blood cell) with a single round nucleus, occurring especially in the lymphatic system.
Derivatives
lymphocytic
Pronunciation:
/-ˈsɪtɪk/
adjective
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