Meaning of the word "white blood cell" in English

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white blood cell

US /ˌwaɪt ˈblʌd sel/
UK /ˌwaɪt ˈblʌd sel/
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Noun

1.

a colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a leukocyte.

Example:
A high count of white blood cells can indicate an infection.
White blood cells are crucial for the body's immune response.
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