Definition of leukocyte
: any of the colorless blood cells of the immune system including the neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, and their derivatives : white blood cell
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The method characterizes a region of the genome called human leukocyte antigen, or HLA, that regulates the immune system.
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These cells were produced by making them express minimally variant human leukocyte antigen class E molecules.
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Medical Definition of leukocyte
: any of the colorless blood cells of the immune system including the neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, and their derivatives : white blood cell
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