the process of forming leukocytes
Origin of leukopoiesis
Modern Latin from Classical Greek leukos, white + poi?sis, a making: see leuco- and poesyleukopoiesis
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leukopoiesis
also leu·co·poi·e·sis
noun
The production of white blood cells.
Related Forms:
- leu′ko·poi·et′ic
adjective
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leukopoiesis - Medical Definition
also leucopoiesis (lo͞o′kō-poi-ē′sĭs)
n.
The production of white blood cells.
Related Forms:
- leu′ko·poi·et′ic (-ĕt′ĭk)
adj.
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