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WBC

abbr.
white blood cell
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WBC

abbreviation for
(Boxing) World Boxing Council
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Noun 1. [画像:WBC - blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi]WBC - blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
myelocyte - an immature leukocyte normally found in bone marrow
myeloblast - a precursor of leukocytes that normally occurs only in bone marrow
blood cell, blood corpuscle, corpuscle - either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
free phagocyte - a phagocyte that circulates in the blood
lymph cell, lymphocyte - an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
granulocyte - a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm
monocyte - a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
basophil, basophile - a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
neutrophil, neutrophile - the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes
eosinophil, eosinophile - a leukocyte readily stained with eosin
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"The IBF, WBO and WBC do not charge any protest fee," he said.
Mitra alarmed over Thai results
He said before the WBC decision that he was "disappointed with the rubbish" said about him but if his B sample tests positive he faces a potential career-ending ban.
WBC suspends Whyte's status as interim world heavyweight champion
Whyte, who beat Rivas on points, served a doping suspension between 2012 and 2014 for a previous offence.He said before the WBC decision that he was "disappointed with the rubbish" said about him but if his B sample tests positive he faces a potential career-ending ban.
Boxing champion faces potential career-ending ban
'The WBC is the most prestigious belt in paid ranks and the title is every boxer's dream.
ABU middleweight champion targets 10-1 record ahead of WBC fight plans
Whyte won the vacant interim WBC heavyweight title with his impressive unanimous points win over the previously unbeaten Oscar Rivas.
Dillian Whyte fears another world-title snub - despite becoming Deontay Wilder's mandatory challenger; The Body Snatcher beat the previously unbeaten Oscar Rivas on points at The O2 on Saturday
Estrada (39-3) won the WBC title from former champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai via unanimous decision on April 26 and now wants to get another one of major titles.
Juan Francisco Estrada eyes world title unfication vs Jerwin Ancajas
With negotiations, also ordered by the WBC, for the rematch between Wilder and Tyson Fury ending without an agreement, Breazeale is almost certain to become his next challenger in New York on May 18.
Wilder set to fight Breazeale
The WBC had already moved aside Wilder's mandatory commitments when they sanctioned an immediate rematch before Christmas.
Fury rematch against Wilder takes step closer
Salman has been elected as first vice president of WBC (for the 1st term) whereas Maher Yousaf has been elected as Director Technical for WBC for the third consecutive term in the 21st WBC AGM that took place in Kathmandu on December 10 and 11, said a press release issued here.
Pakistan's Salman, Yousaf elected as WBC VP, Dir Tech
Salman has been elected as First Vice President of WBC (for the 1st term) whereas Maher Yousaf has been elected as Director Technical for WBC for the 3rd consecutive term in the 21st WBC AGM that took place in Kathmandu on December 10 and 11, said a press release issued here.
Pakistan's Salman, Yousaf elected as WBC VP, Dir Tech
Fury's promoter Frank Warren wrote to the WBC to request an immediate rematch as the British heavyweight's team felt their man should have won the world title contest at Staples Center in LA.
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