1. Blood cells, especially those found in invertebrates such as insects and crustaceans; the plural of haemocyte.
Usage: chiefly biology and zoology; British spelling; American variant is 'hemocytes'

Examples

• The researcher examined haemocytes under the microscope to study immune function in insects.
• Haemocytes in crustaceans play a crucial role in defending against pathogens.
• Different types of haemocytes perform specialized functions within the circulatory system of invertebrates.
• The number of haemocytes can indicate the health status of an arthropod.
• Scientists use haemocyte counts to assess stress responses in laboratory specimens.