astrocyte 9 3 noun n noun • comparatively large neuroglial cell
lymphocyte 10 3 noun n noun • an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
erythrocyte 11 4 noun n noun • a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
leukocyte 9 3 noun n noun • blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
parasite 8 3 noun n noun • an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
thrombocyte 11 3 noun n noun • tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
amebocyte 9 4 noun n
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amoebocyte 10 4 noun n
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jarosite 8 3 noun n
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leucocyte 9 3 noun n noun • blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
microgametocyte 15 6 noun n
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ectoparasite 12 5 noun n noun • any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
endoparasite 12 5 noun n noun • any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
amosite 7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • A variety of grunerite asbestos, once used in insulation.
anorthosite 11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun • A phaneritic, intrusive igneous rock characterized by a predominance of plagioclase feldspar.
boracite 8 3 noun n
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lewisite 8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • An organoarsenic compound used as a chemical weapon.
choanocyte 10 4 noun n noun • any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body
gametocyte 10 4 noun n noun • an immature animal or plant cell that develops into a gamete by meiosis
granulocyte 11 4 noun n noun • a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm
macrocyte 9 3 noun n noun • abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia)
megakaryocyte 13 5 noun n noun • a large bone marrow cell; regarded as the source of blood platelets
melanocyte 10 4 noun n noun • a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone
microcyte 9 3 noun n noun • an abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter)
monocyte 8 3 noun n noun • a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
myelocyte 9 4 noun n noun • an immature leukocyte normally found in bone marrow
phagocyte 9 3 noun n noun • a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
reticulocyte 12 5 noun n noun • an immature red blood cell containing a network of filaments or granules
spermatocyte 12 4 noun n noun • a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids
adipocyte 9 4 noun n noun • A type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy
agranulocyte 12 5 noun n
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athrocyte 9 3 noun n
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coenocyte 9 3 noun n noun • A cell with multiple nuclei, found in fungi, algae, protists and slime molds.
gonocyte 8 3 noun n
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hemocyte 8 3 noun n noun • Any blood cell, especially that of an invertebrate
hepatocyte 10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun • Any of the cells in the liver responsible for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipid and for detoxification.
lipocyte 8 3 noun n
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microsporocyte 14 5 noun n
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myxocyte 8 3 noun n
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thymocyte 9 3 noun n noun • A lymphocyte, produced in the thymus, that develops into a T cell
oligodendrocyte 15 6 noun n noun • a cell of the oligodendroglia
spherocyte 10 3 noun n noun • an abnormal spherical red blood cell
iridocyte 9 4 noun n
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acanthocyte 11 4 noun n noun • an abnormal red blood cell that has thorny projections of protoplasm
b lymphocyte 11 3 noun n noun • a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
t lymphocyte 11 3 noun n noun • a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells
bastnasite 10 3 noun n noun • a yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements
chabasite 9 3 noun n noun • a group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum
chamosite 9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a greenish grey or black silicate of iron and aluminum
entoparasite 12 5 noun n noun • any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
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