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leukocyte

/ˈluː.kə.saɪt/

Traducción: Tipo de célula sanguínea que participa en la defensa del organismo contra infecciones, incluyendo la fagocitosis de bacterias y hongos.

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/ˈluː.kə.saɪt/C1formalmedical
  • esTipo de célula sanguínea que participa en la defensa del organismo contra infecciones, incluyendo la fagocitosis de bacterias y hongos.

A type of blood cell that engulfs and digests bacteria and fungi, playing a crucial role in the body's immune defense system.

  1. White blood cellB2formalmedical

    A colorless blood cell that is part of the immune system, responsible for defending the body against infections and foreign substances.

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    • Leukocytes help the body fight off bacterial and viral infections.
    • A high leukocyte count can indicate an ongoing infection.
    • Doctors monitor leukocyte levels to assess immune system health.

    Sinónimoswbcwhite blood cellwhite corpuscle

Formas
  • leukocytes plural form
  • leukocytes' possessive plural form
  • leukocyte's possessive singular form