leucocyte

UK
/ˈljuːkəsaɪt/
US
/ˈlukəˌsaɪt/

Übersetzungen

leucocytesubstantiv
leucocytes
Pl.
UK
/ˈljuːkəsaɪt/
US
/ˈlukəˌsaɪt/
Leucocytes are an essential part of the immune system.
Лейкоциты являются важной частью иммунной системы.
Synonyme
white blood cell
immune cell
leucocyteadjektiv
UK
/ˈluː.kə.saɪt/
US
/ˈluː.kə.saɪt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., leucocyte count); does not take comparative/superlative forms in ordinary use.

Definitionen

leucocytesubstantiv
A type of blood cell that is part of the immune system and helps the body fight infection and other diseases; also known as a white blood cell.
The doctor explained that an increase in leucocyte count could indicate an infection.
leucocyteadjektiv
Relating to or associated with leucocytes (white blood cells).
Leucocyte activity was monitored throughout the experiment.