leukocyte
noun/ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/
Frequency rank: #19,503 most common English word
Meaning
A white blood cell that forms part of the immune system and helps defend the body against infection and disease.
Example sentence
The doctor examined the patient's blood sample and found an elevated number of leukocyte cells, which suggested an infection.
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