leukopoiesis

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Etymology

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From leuko- +‎ -poiesis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌl(j)uːkəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/

Noun

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leukopoiesis (uncountable)

  1. A form of hematopoiesis in which white blood cells are formed in bone marrow located in bones in adults and hematopoietic organs in the fetus
    Synonym: leukocytopoiesis
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