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Mast Cells

Mast cells are a type of immune cell that plays a large role in the immune system. They are found throughout the body but are especially concentrated near blood vessels and in the respiratory tract.

Posted September 13, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

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Lymphocytes

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell. They help your body’s immune system fight cancer and foreign viruses and bacteria. Your lymphocyte count can be taken during a normal blood test at your healthcare provider’s office. Lymphocyte levels vary depending on your age, race, sex, altitude and lifestyle.

Posted September 13, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Monocytes

Monocytes are a type of white blood cell in your immune system. Monocytes turn into macrophage or dendritic cells when an invading germ or bacteria enters your body. The cells either kill the invader or alert other blood cells to help destroy it and prevent infection.

Posted September 13, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Basophils

Basophils are one of the several kinds of white blood cells you have in your body. These blood cells make up less than 1% of all of your circulating white blood cells and are the least abundant in all mammals.

Posted September 13, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Eosinophils

Eosinophils are a kind of white blood cell that helps fight disease. The exact role of eosinophils in your body isn't clear, but they're usually linked with allergic diseases and certain infections.

Posted September 13, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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