leucocyte in British English
or especially US leukocyte (ˈluːkəˌsaɪt)
nounany of the various large unpigmented cells in the blood of vertebrates
Also called: white blood cell, white blood corpuscle. See also lymphocyte, granulocyte, monocyte Derived forms
leucocytic or especially US leukocytic (ˌluːkəˈsɪtɪk) adjective