Definition

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system and helps the body fight infections.

Example

Leukocytes play a crucial role in protecting the body from illness and disease.

Conversation

I read an article about how leukocytes help fight infections.

That's interesting! I knew they were important, but I didn't know much else.

Yeah, they basically act as our body's defense system.

I should probably learn more about them; health is so important!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leukocyte → It is formed from "leuko-" (from Greek "leukos", meaning white) and "cyte" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell). The word "leukocyte" refers to a white blood cell, which is a type of cell in the blood that is involved in the immune response.

Memory Tip

Think of 'white' ('leuko-') and 'cell' ('cyte') to remember that a leukocyte is a type of white blood cell.

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