White blood cell normal when it is part of healthy immune responses, which happen frequently. It is occasionally abnormal, when it is neoplastic or autoimmune in origin. A decrease below the lower limit is called leukopenia. This indicates a weakened immune system. The name "white blood cell" derives from the physical appearance of a blood sample after centrifugation. White cells are found in the "buffy" "coat", a thin, typically white layer of nucleated cells between the sedimented red blood cells and the blood plasma. The scientific term "leukocyte" directly reflects its description. It is derived from the Greek roots "leuk-" meaning "white" and
Blood Red Horse Blood Red Horse Blood Red Horse is a 2004 young adult historical novel by author K M Grant. The book was published in 2004 by Puffin Books and in the US in 2005 by Walker Children's. "Blood Red Horse" is the first novel in the De Granville Trilogy and was followed by the books "Green Jasper" and "Blaze of Silver". In 2006 the audiobook version of "Blood Red Horse" won an AudioFile Earphones Award and in 2007 was one of YALSA's recommended audiobooks for 2007. "Blood Red Horse" follows Will and Ellie, two young teens growing up during the time