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leucocyte

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English

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Etymology

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From leuco- +‎ -cyte.

Noun

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leucocyte (plural leucocytes)

  1. (immunology) Alternative spelling of leukocyte
    • 1977, O. W. Richards, R. G. Davies, Imms' General Textbook of Entomology, Tenth edition, Volume I: Structure, Physiology and Development, London: Chapman and Hall, page 133:
      The outer chamber contains the supratympanal organ together with leucocytes and adipose cells.

French

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Etymology

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From leuco- +‎ -cyte.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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leucocyte m (plural leucocytes)

  1. (cytology) leukocyte
    Synonym: globule blanc
    Coordinate term: érythrocyte

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