Definition of "leukocyte" []

• See white blood cell. (noun)

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• "When we become infected, our bodies produce a chemical called leukocyte endogenous mediator LEM, which decreases the amount of iron in our bloodstream."
• "The medical college should be provided facilities to separate all blood components such as leukocyte depleted blood, cryoprecipitate and platelet concentrate that is necessary for the treatment of blood-related diseases."
• "Lacouture et al. found that a leukocyte count greater than 15,000/mm3 and a serum glucose greater than 150 mg./dl. are predictive of a serum iron concentration greater than 300 mcg./dl. 4"