Cells which protect the body from infection and disease, also called leukocytes.
Related definitions
- leukocytesWhite blood cells which protect the body from infection and disease.
- haematopoietic stem cellsA young blood cell found in the blood and bone marrow that can develop into all types of blood cells. Including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Also called blood stem cell.
- chronic leukaemiaA type of blood cancer where the bone marrow produces too many abnormal white blood cells. The disease develops slowly over a long period.
- blood stem cellA young blood cell found in the blood and bone marrow that can develop into all types of blood cells. Including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Also called haematopoietic stem cells.
- Beta-2 microglobulinA protein found on many cells, including white blood cells. In people with myeloma, high levels of this protein in the blood can mean the cancer is more advanced and may be harder to treat.
