leukocyte – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
leukocyte
n.
white blood cell
White blood cell
leukocyte
Noun
1. blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
(synonym) leucocyte, white blood cell, white cell, white blood corpuscle, white corpuscle, WBC
(hypernym) blood cell, blood corpuscle, corpuscle
(hyponym) myelocyte
leukocyte
[LOO-ko-site]
A white blood cell. Refers to a blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin. White blood cells include lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, macrophages, and mast cells. These cells are made by bone marrow and help the body fight infection and other diseases.
leukocyte (leucocyte, white blood cell, white blood corpuscle, white cell)
Any of a class of colorless blood cells whose function is to counteract infection.