leukocytosis
Americannoun
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Origin of leukocytosis
From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at leukocyte, -osis
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A blood test reveals that he is experiencing leukocytosis.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The abdomen was but slightly distended; there was no fever, no increased leukocytosis, no muscular rigidity, and but slight general tenderness.
From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)
The nuclein of yeast may be of some value in promoting a leukocytosis.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
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