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What is leucocyte infection?

Leukocytes are another name for white blood cells. A leukocyte infection is sometimes referred to as granulocytic ehrlichiosis.

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What is leucocyte?

White blood cells (WBC's), or leukocytes (also spelled "leucocytes"), are cells of the immune system defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign ma…terials. Five [1] different and diverse types of leukocytes exist, but they are all produced and derived from a multipotent cell in the bone marrow known as a hematopoietic stem cell . Leukocytes are found throughout the body, including the blood and lymphatic system . [2] . The number of leukocytes in the blood is often an indicator of disease. There are normally between 4Ã10 9 and 11Ã10 9 white blood cells in a litre of blood, making up approximately 1% of blood in a healthy adult. [3] In conditions such as leukemia , the number of leukocytes is higher than normal, and in leukopenia , this number is much lower. The physical properties of leukocytes, such as volume, conductivity, and granularity, may change due to activation, the presence of immature cells, or the presence of malignant leukocytes in leukemia.. Leukocyte . A white blood cell protects the body against infection and fight infection when it occurs. They are bigger than red blood cells. leukocyte [loÌoÌâ²kÉsÄ«t]Etymology: Gk, leukos + kytos, cell one of the formed elements of the circulating blood system that comprise the cells of immunity and inflammation. Five types of leukocytes are classified by the presence or absence of granules in the cytoplasm of the cell. The agranulocytes are lymphocytes and monocytes . The granulocytes are neutrophils, basophils , and eosinophils . White cells are able to squeeze through intracellular spaces by diapedesis and migrate by ameboid movements. Leukocytes measure 8 to 20 Î¼m in diameter. Normal blood values vary from 5000 to 10,000 leukocytes per cubic millimeter. Leukocytes function as phagocytes of bacteria, fungi, and viruses; detoxifiers of toxic proteins that may result from allergic reactions and cellular injury; and immune system cells. Also spelled leucocyte . Also called white blood cell , white corpuscle . Compare erythrocyte , platelets . See also complete blood count , differential white blood cell count , leukocytosis , leukopenia . leukocytic, adj. THANKS TO WIKIPEDIA :):):):):):):):):):) from someone thaats really bored at school :) ( Full Answer )

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Is trace leucocytes something to be concerned about?

\nYou had to get the order for your blood test from your doctor. I have no idea what kind of leucocyte you are referring to. If you only have a trace of all leucocytes, you ar… ( Full Answer )

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In Human Anatomy and Physiology

What is the function of leucocytes?

Leucocytes are blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; and is an important part of the body's defence system.

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Is that a problem if you have leucocyte?

A leukocyte is a a white blood cell. It is part of the immune system at the most basic, and cellular level. Everyone has them, but the levels can and do change. For example, … ( Full Answer )

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In Genetics

Sickle cell anaemia IS a disease of the leucocytes?

No, sickle cell anemia is a disease of the hemocytes , the red blood cells . Leucocytes are one type of white blood cell.

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Is barr body found in 80 percent polymorphonuclear leucocytes?

False. Sex chromatin/barr body can be seen as a 'drumstick' in approx. 5% of polymorphonuclear leucocytes.

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Is leucocytes is colourless part in your body?

Yes, leukocytes are white blood cells that have no color. The white blood cells fight bodily infection.

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In Pediatric Conditions and Diseases

What is the diagnosis of a child of 1 year presenting with fever and investigations show the blood and urine cultures to be sterile and total leucocyte count is high?

Increased leucocyte level usually indicates bacterial infection but can be due to other causes also. Sterile culture does not entirely rule out bacterial infection. Diagnosis … ( Full Answer )