Meaning of the word leucocyte in English

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leucocyte

US /ˈluː.kə.saɪt/
UK /ˈljuː.kə.saɪt/
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Noun

a colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a white blood cell.

Example:
A high count of leucocytes can indicate an infection.
The bone marrow produces leucocytes.