Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: خ

White blood cells (WBC)

خڕۆکە سپییەکان (WBC)

The blood cells that protect the body against infection.

Definition

The blood cells that protect the body against infection. Their number can rise with infection, inflammation, stress, pregnancy or some medicines, and can fall with some viral infections or some medicines. The doctor reads it together with the different types (neutrophils, lymphocytes and others).

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Medical notice

This information is for understanding only and does not replace a doctor’s advice. For diagnosis, care and any treatment, always consult a qualified doctor.