Definition

A type of cell that develops into a mature immune cell called a lymphocyte, which helps the body fight infections.

Example

The lymphoblasts in the bone marrow are crucial for producing immune cells.

Conversation

I was reading about the immune system and came across the term lymphoblast.

Oh really? What exactly is a lymphoblast?

It's a type of cell that develops into a mature lymphocyte after getting activated.

That sounds interesting! It’s amazing how our bodies work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lymphoblast → It is formed from "lympho-" (from Greek "lympha", meaning clear water or lymph) and "-blast" (from Greek "blastos", meaning germ or bud). The word refers to a cell that is a precursor or immature form of a lymphocyte, which is a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lympho-' as relating to the clear fluid in the body and '-blast' as a budding or immature cell. This helps you remember that a lymphoblast is an immature cell related to the lymphatic system.

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