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

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Scientific definitions for leukocyte

leukocyte

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