noun
- a white blood cell; any of various colorless cells in the blood that help fight infection and disease
Usage: Also spelled leukocyte (U.S. preferred spelling); Medical/scientific term
Examples
- Leucocytes are essential components of the immune system.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to count the patient's leucocytes.
- When you have an infection, your body produces more leucocytes to fight it.
- Different types of leucocytes, such as neutrophils and lymphocytes, have specialized roles.
- A high leucocyte count may indicate an infection or illness.