leucoid

/ˈluːkoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or resembling leukocytes, especially in having granules in the cytoplasm

“The leucoid cells in the patient’s blood indicated an infection.”

2. noun

a leukocyte, especially one that stains poorly

“The doctor examined the leucoid cell under a microscope to identify its type.”

Synonyms

  • leukocyte
  • white cell

Antonyms

  • anemic cell
  • red cell