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Neutrophil

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A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests bacteria and fungi; an essential part of the innate immune system.

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Basophil

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A white blood cell that releases histamine and other chemicals during inflammatory reactions.

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Lymphocyte

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A subtype of white blood cell found in lymph; includes T cells, B cells, and Natural Killer cells; main type of cell found in lymph.

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Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte)

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Transports oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

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White Blood Cell (Leukocyte)

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Part of the immune system; defends the body against infectious disease and foreign materials.

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Monocyte

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A type of white blood cell that differentiates into macrophages and dendritic cells in response to inflammation.

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Megakaryocyte

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A large bone marrow cell responsible for the production of blood thrombocytes, which are necessary for normal blood clotting.

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Platelet (Thrombocyte)

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A cell fragment that is essential for blood clotting.

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Hemocytoblast (Hematopoietic stem cell)

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A stem cell from which all blood cells are derived.

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Eosinophil

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A white blood cell responsible for combating multicellular parasites and certain infections in vertebrates; also controls mechanisms associated with allergy and asthma.

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