General Anatomy · Haematological System · Medium
Leucocyte
Meaning: A white blood cell; part of the immune system defending the body against infection.
In practice: The urine dip showed leucocyte esterase and nitrites, pointing to a urinary infection.
Word parts
- leuco- means white
- -cyte means a cell
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Answer: Tuberosity
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Answer: Pancreas
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