leukopoiesis

(-po̵i ēsis)

noun

the process of forming leukocytes

Origin: ModL < Gr leukos, white + poiēsis, a making: see leuco- & poesy

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See leukopoiesis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also leu·co·poi·e·sis

noun
The formation or production of white blood cells.

Related Forms:

  • leuˌko·poi·etˈic (-ĕtˈĭk) adjective

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