noun
- a blood cell, especially in invertebrates
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- The researcher examined hemocytes under the microscope to study the insect’s immune response.
- Hemocytes in arthropods play a crucial role in wound healing and defense against pathogens.
- The scientist counted the number of hemocytes in the hemolymph sample.
- Different types of hemocytes have specialized functions in the invertebrate circulatory system.
- The study focused on how toxins affect hemocyte viability in marine organisms.
- Hemocytes can engulf foreign particles through a process similar to phagocytosis.