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    type of white blood cell crucial for immune defense

    Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system by helping the body fight off infections and diseases. There are two main types: B cells, which produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens, and T cells, which destroy infected cells and coordinate the immune response.

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