lymphoblast

lym·pho·blast

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lim-fuh-blast]
- /ˈlɪm fəˌblæst/
- /lˈɪmfəblˌast/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim-fuh-blast]
- /ˈlɪm fəˌblæst/

Definitions of lymphoblast word

noun lymphoblast a large, metabolically active lymphocyte shortly before it enters into mitosis. 1
noun lymphoblast An abnormal cell resembling a large lymphocyte, produced in large numbers in a form of leukemia. 1
noun lymphoblast an abnormal cell consisting of a large nucleus and small cytoplasm that was once thought to be an immature lymphocyte and is now associated with a type of leukaemia (lymphoblastic leukaemia) 0
noun lymphoblast a primitive cell that is a precursor of a lymphocyte 0

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Origin of lymphoblast

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; lympho- + -blast

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Parts of speech for Lymphoblast

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lymphoblast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lymphoblast usage trend in Literature

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