leukocyte
3 synonyms for leukocyte, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A white blood cell, one of a group of blood cells that take part in the body's immune defences.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
white blood cell
leucocyte
WBC
How to use leukocyte
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
leukocyte count
elevated leukocyte count
leukocyte levels
leukocyte activity
Leukocyte is a technical term, used mostly in medicine and biology, while white blood cell is the everyday equivalent.
Etymology
The word was built in English from the combining forms leuko- and -cyte. The British spelling leucocyte is a variant of the same word.
Full origin of leukocyte →Frequently asked questions
What is a leukocyte?
A leukocyte is another name for a white blood cell. It is one of a group of blood cells involved in the body's immune responses.
Is leukocyte the same as leucocyte?
Yes, they are the same word. Leucocyte is the spelling used in British English, while leukocyte is the other common form.
How do you pronounce leukocyte?
It is said LOO-kuh-syt, with the stress on the first syllable.
