Leukopoiesis


[loo-koh-poi-ee-sis] /ˌlu koʊ pɔɪˈi sɪs/

noun
1.
the formation and development of white blood cells.

leukopoiesis leu·ko·poi·e·sis (lōō’kō-poi-ē’sĭs)
n.
The formation and development of the various types of white blood cells. Also called leukocytopoiesis.
leu’ko·poi·et’ic (-ět’ĭk) adj.

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