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lymphopoiesis

lymphopoiesis

9.9
Making white blood cells in parts of the body that fight infection
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪmfoʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/
  • Specialized
: linfopoyesis
  • The process of lymphopoiesis ensures the body can produce enough lymphocytes to fight infection.

Examples

  • The process of lymphopoiesis is crucial for immune function.

  • Research into lymphopoiesis has helped scientists understand autoimmune disorders.

  • Certain diseases can disrupt lymphopoiesis, leading to immune deficiencies.

  • Can you explain lymphopoiesis in detail?

  • The process of lymphopoiesis ensures the body can produce enough lymphocytes to fight infection.

  • Certain diseases can disrupt lymphopoiesis, leading to immune deficiencies.

  • Research into lymphopoiesis has helped scientists understand autoimmune disorders.

Surface Forms

lymphopoiesis singular
lymphopoieses plural

Morphology

lymphopoiesis = lymph + poiesis (opaque) = lymph + poiesis

The word is built from classical elements meaning 'lymph' and 'formation', but the scientific term is not easily inferable for an average learner.

Etymology

Lymphopoiesis comes from Greek roots: lympho- meaning 'lymph', the clear body fluid, and -poiesis meaning 'making'. So lymphopoiesis is the process of making lymphocytes, the cells that fight infection.