LE phenomenon

noun

ˈel-ˈē- How to pronounce LE phenomenon (audio)
: the process which a white blood cell undergoes in becoming an LE cell

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“LE phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/LE%20phenomenon. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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