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leucocyte

/ˈljuːkəsaɪt/

/ˈlukəˌsaɪt/

Translations

leucocytenoun

leucocytes

/ˈljuːkəsaɪt/

/ˈlukəˌsaɪt/

Leucocytes are an essential part of the immune system.

Лейкоциты являются важной частью иммунной системы.

Synonyms

white blood cell

immune cell

leucocyteadjective

/ˈluː.kə.saɪt/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., leucocyte count); does not take comparative/superlative forms in ordinary use.

leucocytenoun

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.

leucocyteadjective

Relating to or associated with leucocytes (white blood cells).

Leucocyte activity was monitored throughout the experiment.