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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of leukocyte. alt-of, alternative

   "The outer chamber contains the supratympanal organ together with leucocytes and adipose cells."

2. 2
   blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

leukocyteleukocytewbcwhite blood cellwhite blood corpusclewhite cell

Example

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"The outer chamber contains the supratympanal organ together with leucocytes and adipose cells."

Etymology

From leuco- + -cyte.

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