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leukocyte

/ˈluː.kə.saɪt/

Tradução: Tipo de célula sanguínea que defende o organismo contra infecções, englobando e digerindo bactérias e fungos. É um componente essencial do sistema imunológico.

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noun

/ˈluː.kə.saɪt/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de célula sanguínea que defende o organismo contra infecções, englobando e digerindo bactérias e fungos. É um componente essencial do sistema imunológico.

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.

    ptLeucócito

    • 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.

    Sinônimoswbcwhite blood cellwhite corpuscle

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