leukocyte
noun
leu·ko·cyte
ˈlü-kə-ˌsīt 
: any of the colorless blood cells of the immune system including the neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, and their derivatives : white blood cell
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These tests detect signs of infection, such as leukocyte esterase (white blood cell matter in the urine) and nitrite in the urine.4
Home testing is never as accurate or effective as testing in a medical clinic or hospital.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
This causes capillary leakage, resulting in pulmonary edema (fluid retention in the lungs) and leukocyte (white blood cell) recruitment into the alveoli (lung air sacs) which compromises respiratory function.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
People with leukemia have many abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes) in their blood.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
This medication targets an adhesion molecule called E-selectin with the goal of preventing leukocytes from sticking to blood vessels.
—Emily Sohn, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
According to research, the shock of the cold temperature causes the production of leukocytes in your body.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
The shock of the cold water triggers the release of infection-fighting white blood cells called leukocytes, which hunt out and destroy any circulating viruses in your bloodstream.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
Starting in the 1980s, for example, researchers discovered that a type of leukocyte called a natural killer cell is abundant on the uterine side of the maternal-fetal interface.
—Adrian Erlebacher, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2017
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
This causes capillary leakage, resulting in pulmonary edema (fluid retention in the lungs) and leukocyte (white blood cell) recruitment into the alveoli (lung air sacs) which compromises respiratory function.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
People with leukemia have many abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes) in their blood.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
This medication targets an adhesion molecule called E-selectin with the goal of preventing leukocytes from sticking to blood vessels.
—Emily Sohn, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
According to research, the shock of the cold temperature causes the production of leukocytes in your body.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
The shock of the cold water triggers the release of infection-fighting white blood cells called leukocytes, which hunt out and destroy any circulating viruses in your bloodstream.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
Starting in the 1980s, for example, researchers discovered that a type of leukocyte called a natural killer cell is abundant on the uterine side of the maternal-fetal interface.
—Adrian Erlebacher, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2017
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“Leukocyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leukocyte. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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leukocyte
noun
leu·ko·cyte
ˈlü-kə-ˌsīt
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leukocyte
noun
leu·ko·cyte
variants
or chiefly British leucocyte
: any of the colorless blood cells of the immune system including the neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, and their derivatives : white blood cell
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