Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leucoblast
Noun
/ˈluː.kəʊ.blæst/
Definition
Leucoblast is an immature form of a white blood cell.
Examples
- During the examination, the doctor noted an increase in leucoblasts in the patient’s blood sample.
- Leucoblasts play an essential role in the development of the body’s defense mechanisms.
Meaning
It refers to cells in the bone marrow that are precursors to various types of white blood cells, which are crucial for the immune system.
Synonyms
- White blood cell precursor
- Leukocyte progenitor
