1. Plural of lymphoblast; immature lymphocyte cells that are precursors to mature white blood cells, typically found in bone marrow and lymphoid tissues.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Used in hematology and oncology contexts
2. Abnormal proliferation of lymphoblasts in the blood and bone marrow, as seen in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Usage: Medical/pathological context; Associated with leukemia diagnosis

Examples

• The bone marrow biopsy revealed an increased number of lymphoblasts, suggesting acute leukemia.
• Normal lymphoblasts develop into functional B cells and T cells in the immune system.
• Patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia have excessive lymphoblasts crowding out healthy blood cells.
• The laboratory technician counted the lymphoblasts under the microscope to assess the patient's condition.
• Treatment for ALL aims to eliminate the abnormal lymphoblasts and restore normal blood cell production.
• Lymphoblasts are larger and more immature than their mature lymphocyte counterparts.