leukocyte
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5.4
- noun
- /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/
- Specialized
:
leucocito
- The doctor noted that the patient's increased leukocyte count indicated an infection in his body.
- leukocyte count
- leukocyte antigens
- leukocyte infiltration
Examples
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Laboratory findings were normal except for an increased leukocyte count (17,000/mm3, 88% neutrophils).
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Results also indicated a significant increase in total leukocyte count as well as a significant increase in lymphocytes.
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The results of his kidney function tests were normal, and his total leukocyte count was normal.
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However, the composition of leukocytes does not appear to be affected by smoking to a relevant extent.
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After 30 minutes, the number of leukocytes declined gradually towards original numbers in both categories (Figure 5).
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The variations in leukocyte counts were essentially caused by variations in neutrophil and lymphocyte numbers.
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A urine dipstick test can be offered to detect blood, glucose, protein, leukocytes, and nitrites.
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Parasite density was calculated by counting parasites and assuming a standard mean leukocyte count of 6000/Mu.
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His serum C-reactive protein level was 1 mg/L, and his leukocyte count was 19.6 x 10^9/L.
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Biopsies of these myocardial lesions show interstitial infiltrates consisting primarily of mononuclear lymphocytes, leukocytes, and macrophages.
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Synonyms
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2.5
A cell in the blood that helps the body fight infections
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3.3
A blood cell that eats and kills germs to protect the body
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6.7
A large white blood cell that eats and removes germs and dead cells
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3.5
A blood cell that eats bacteria and fungi to help fight infection
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7.7
A white blood cell that eats and destroys bacteria and other germs
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4.6
A blood cell that surrounds and destroys germs
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8.6
A white blood cell that eats and digests small germs or particles
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8.1
A cell that eats and destroys bacteria and dead cells to help the body's immune system
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5.8
A tiny part of the body that eats dead tissue and germs to help fight infection
A blood cell that helps protect the body by eating and killing bacteria and other germs
A white blood cell that eats and kills bacteria
Surface Forms
Morphology
leukocyte = leuko + cyte
The word is built from specialist Greek combining forms ('leuko-' and '-cyte') that are not recognizable as standalone English words to an average B1 learner, so the meaning is not derivable from familiar base words.
Etymology
Leukocyte comes from Greek parts leuko- meaning 'white' and -cyte meaning 'cell', so it simply means 'white cell' and refers to the white blood cells that help protect the body.