leucoblast

/ljuːˈkoʊblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, immature granulocyte, especially in the bone marrow; a precursor cell to mature white blood cells.

“The doctor examined the bone marrow sample, looking for leucoblasts and other signs of leukemia.”

Synonyms

  • granulocyte
  • myeloblast

Antonyms

  • lymphocyte