any 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
leucocyte in American English
(ˈluːkəˌsait)
noun
Immunology
leukocyte
Derived forms
leucocytic
adjective
Examples of 'leucocyte' in a sentence
leucocyte
All the patients demonstrated a marked improvement in platelet and leucocyte counts after splenectomy.
Liang-Yong Li, Wen-Ming Yang, Huai-Zhen Chen, Yun-Hu Wu, Xiang Fang, Jing Zhang, ZhenWang, Yong-Sheng Han, Yu Wang 2015, 'Successful Splenectomy for Hypersplenism in Wilson's Disease: A Single Center Experiencefrom China', PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0124569. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Our results suggest that irradiation and leucocyte filtration before storage may aggravate blood storage lesions.
Qian Ran, Ping Hao, Yanni Xiao, Jiang Zhao, Xingde Ye, Zhongjun Li 2011, 'Effect of irradiation and/or leucocyte filtration on RBC storage lesions.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3069078?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
These findings were supported by histological examination and human leucocyte antigen analysis.
Navchetan Kaur, Ranjana W Minz, Sanjay K Bhadada, Biman Saikia, Devi Dayal, ShashiAnand, Neha Joshi, Jagdeep Singh, Babu R Thapa, Rakesh K Kochhar, Kim Vaiphei 2019, 'Role of anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA+IgG antibodies in detection of potentialceliac disease in patients with type 1 diabetes', Indian Journal of Medical Researchhttp://www.ijmr.org.in/article.asp?issn=0971-5916;year=2019;volume=149;issue=1;spage=18;epage=25;aulast=Kaur. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The mean human leucocyte antigen mismatch for these patients was 2.3.
Arun Ariyarathenam, Alex Bamford, Jacob A Akoh 2015, 'Transplant nephrectomy - A single-center experience', Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantationhttp://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2015;volume=26;issue=6;spage=1108;epage=1112;aulast=Ariyarathenam. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The total and differential leucocyte counts in all the patients were within normal limits.
D A Parikh, U M Thatte, R J Fernandez, P S Shroff, U D Wagle, E E Iyer 1989, 'Clinical, Bacteriological and Immunological Profile of 20 Patients with DermatitisCruris Pustulosa Et Atrophicans', Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprologyhttp://www.ijdvl.com/article.asp?issn=0378-6323;year=1989;volume=55;issue=4;spage=237;epage=240;aulast=Parikh;type=0. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Increased leucocyte count was seen in only 65% cases.
N Subedi, US Dangol, MB Adhikary, S Pudasaini, R Baral 2011, 'Acute appendicitis: a 2- year review of clinical presentation and histopathology',Journal of Pathology of Nepalhttp://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JPN/article/view/5402. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Clinical and laboratory examinations including leucocyte count were conducted presurgery.
Muhammad Sayuti, . Supomo, Umi Sholekah Intansari 2013, 'Sensitivity and specificity of serum procalcitonin level compared to leucocyte countfor diagnosis surgical site infection on patients undergoing major surgery in Dr.Sardjito General Hospital Yogyakarta', Journal of the Medical Scienceshttps://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/bik/article/view/3372. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)