Leukoreduction is the process of removing leukocytes or white blood cells from blood products. This is usually done to reduce the risk of infections and other complications that can result from transfusions. There are several synonyms for leukoreduction, including leukocyte filtration, white blood cell reduction, and leukocyte depletion. Other terms that may be used to describe this process include leukoreduction technology, leukodepletion, and white cell reduction therapy. All of these terms are used to describe the same process of removing white blood cells from blood products, and they are often used interchangeably in medical literature and practice.