Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leucocyte-infiltration

Noun

/ˌljuː.kəˈsaɪt ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Definition

Leucocyte infiltration refers to the process by which white blood cells (leucocytes) move into tissues or spaces where inflammation or infection is present.

Examples

The leucocyte infiltration in the affected area signaled a strong immune response.
Doctors observed leucocyte infiltration during the examination of the tissue sample.
Increased leucocyte infiltration can be a marker of chronic inflammation.

Meaning

It signifies the body’s immune response to an injury or infection, indicating that white blood cells are accumulating in a specific area to combat pathogens or heal tissue.