1. Abbreviation for White Blood Cells; a type of blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system by fighting infections and diseases
The patient's WBC count was elevated, indicating a possible infection.
A contagem de glóbulos brancos do paciente estava elevada, indicando uma possível infecção.
2. In medical terminology, refers to leucocytes that defend the body against pathogens and foreign substances
WBCs include neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
Os glóbulos brancos incluem neutrófilos, linfócitos, monócitos, eosinófilos e basófilos.
WBCs is primarily used in medical and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazil, healthcare professionals commonly use both 'glóbulos brancos' and 'leucócitos' interchangeably, though 'glóbulos brancos' is more commonly used in clinical settings with patients, while 'leucócitos' is preferred in laboratory and academic environments. The abbreviation WBC is universally understood in international medical communities.