How to Pronounce "leukocytes"

word

ˈɫukəˌsaɪt

LOO-kuh-syts

lˈuːkəsˌaɪts

LOO-kuh-syts

Definition

Leukocytes are white blood cells that help protect the body from infections and other diseases.

American English

ˈɫukəˌsaɪt

British English

lˈuːkəsˌaɪts

LOO-kuh-syts

Leukocytes help fight infections in the body.

Doctors measure the level of leukocytes in blood tests.

A high count of leukocytes can mean your body is fighting an infection.

The doctor said my leukocytes are higher than normal, so I might have an infection.