leucocyte en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewk- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *lewkós Proto-Hellenic *leukós Ancient Greek λευκός (leukós)der. English leuco- Ancient Greek κῠ́τος (kŭ́tos)der. Latin cytader. English -cyte English leucocyte From leuco- + -cyte.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of leukocyte.
alt of leukocyte
The outer chamber contains the supratympanal organ together with leucocytes and adipose cells.
1977, O. W. Richards, R. G. Davies, Imms' General Textbook of Entomology, Tenth edition, Volume I: Structure, Physiology and Development, London: Chapman and Hall, page 133:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leucocytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |