leukopoietic

leukopoietic
Pertaining to or characterized by leukopoiesis, as manifested by portions of the bone marrow and reticuloendothelial and lymphoid tissues, which form (respectively) the granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes.

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leu·ko·poi·et·ic (loo″ko-poi-etґik) 1. pertaining to leukopoiesis. 2. causing leukopoiesis.

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  • leukopoietic — adjective see leukopoiesis …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • leukopoietic — See leukopoiesis. * * * …   Universalium

  • leukopoietic — adj. of the formation of white blood cells (also leucopoietic) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • leukopoietic — leu·ko·poi·et·ic …   English syllables

  • leukopoietic — …   Useful english dictionary

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