hemocyte

/hɛˈmɒsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of white blood cell found in invertebrates, such as insects and crustaceans, that plays a crucial role in their immune system.

“The researchers studied the hemocytes in the crayfish to understand their defense mechanisms against bacterial infections.”

Synonyms

  • insect blood cell
  • leucocyte

Antonyms

  • lymphocyte
  • tumor cell