Wbc (Noun)
Meaning
Blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a complete blood count to check the patient's WBC levels after the infection.
- White blood cells, or WBCs, increased in the body to fight off the invading bacteria.
- A low WBC count can weaken the immune system and make a person more susceptible to infections.
- The medical researcher studied WBCs to gain a deeper understanding of the body's defense mechanisms.
- The patient's high WBC count indicated that his body was actively fighting an infection.