leukocyte

[ loo-kuh-sit ]
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nounImmunology.

Origin of leukocyte

1
First recorded in 1865–70; leuko- + -cyte

Other words from leukocyte

  • leu·ko·cyt·ic [loo-kuh-sit-ik], /ˌlu kəˈsɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby leukocyte

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How to use leukocyte in a sentence

  • Track of the count may be kept by placing a mark for each leukocyte in its appropriate column, ruled upon paper.

    A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
  • Classify each leukocyte seen, and calculate what percentage each variety is of the whole number classified.

    A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
  • A marked increase, accompanied by an increase in the total leukocyte count, is seen in pertussis and lymphatic leukemia.

    A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
  • The dilution can be more accurately made in the leukocyte pipet of the Thoma-Zeiss instrument.

    A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
  • The leukocyte count is high, but lower than in the myelogenous type.

    A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd

Scientific definitions for leukocyte

leukocyte

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