LEUKOCYTE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Leukocyte.
Leukocyte - as a noun
Blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leucocytewbcwhite blood cellwhite blood corpusclewhite cellwhite corpuscleHypernyms (Closely Related)
blood cellblood corpusclecorpusclefree phagocyteHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The presence of leukocytes in the urine may indicate an infection in the urinary tract."
"Certain medications can affect the production of leukocytes in the bone marrow."
"The leukocyte count in the patient's blood was abnormally high, suggesting an underlying infection."
"The doctor ordered a leukocyte differential test to analyze the different types of white blood cells present."
"Chronic inflammation in the body can lead to an increased number of leukocytes being produced."
Word Game Points
Is LEUKOCYTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leukocyte is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEUKOCYTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is LEUKOCYTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leukocyte is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEUKOCYTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is LEUKOCYTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leukocyte is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEUKOCYTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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