leucocyte

[US]/'luːkə(ʊ)saɪt/
[UK]/'lukəsaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. white blood cell
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Example Sentences

Objective To evaluate the performance of complement depend micro-lymphocytotoxicity assay (CDMA) for the detection of human leucocyte antigen-B27 (HLA-B27).

3.ER and PR in peripheral blood leucocytes were measured with histo-chemical technique of en- zyme affinity in patients with uterine myoma and adenomyoma and normal female blood donors.

Leucocytes are white blood cells that play a key role in the immune system.

A high count of leucocytes may indicate an infection or inflammation in the body.

Leucocyte levels can be affected by various factors such as stress, diet, and exercise.

Doctors often order a leucocyte count as part of a routine blood test.

Leucocytes help the body fight off infections and foreign invaders.

Certain diseases can affect the production or function of leucocytes in the body.

Leucocyte migration is an important process in the immune response to pathogens.

Leucocyte disorders can lead to weakened immune function and increased susceptibility to infections.

Leucocyte levels can be monitored to track the progress of certain diseases or treatments.

The presence of leucocytes in urine may indicate a urinary tract infection.

Real-world Examples

Because of their oddly shaped nuclei, granulocytes are sometimes called polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMN).

Source: 2017 Class of Specialized Foreign Language Audio

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