leucocytic
Definition
Adjective: Relating to, consisting of, or characterized by leucocytes (white blood cells). This term is used primarily in medical, biological, or physiological contexts to describe properties, processes, or structures associated with white blood cells.
Usage Examples
- (The presence of white blood cells within the tissue was noted.)
- (An elevated number of white blood cells can signal a health issue.)
- (The function of white blood cells is crucial for defending the body against pathogens.)
Advanced Usage
- "Leucocytic response": the reaction of white blood cells to an antigen or injury.
- The leucocytic response to the vaccine was robust. (The white blood cells reacted strongly to the vaccine.)
- "Leucocytic lineage": the developmental pathway of white blood cells from stem cells.
- Disorders in the leucocytic lineage can lead to leukemia. (Abnormalities in white blood cell development may cause cancer.)
Variants and Related Words
- Leucocyte (noun): a white blood cell.
- Leucocytes fight infections in the body. (White blood cells combat harmful microorganisms.)
- Leucocytosis (noun): an abnormally high number of leucocytes in the blood.
- Leucocytosis often accompanies bacterial infections. (A high white blood cell count is common with bacterial illnesses.)
- Leucocytopenia (noun): an abnormally low number of leucocytes in the blood.
- Chemotherapy can cause leucocytopenia. (Cancer treatment may reduce white blood cell levels.)
Synonyms
- White blood cell-related: pertaining to leucocytes.
- Leukocytic: an alternative spelling of "leucocytic" (common in American English).
- The leukocytic count was measured. (The white blood cell number was assessed.)
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