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What is the definition or description of: wbc count?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

WBC is shorthand for: White blood cell count. That is, the number of WBC per microlitre of blood. It includes the common types of cells such as neutophils (granulocytes), lymhpocytes, monocytes, and the less common eosinophils and basophils.

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