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leucocytosis
[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]
leucocytosis
/ ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtɒtɪk; ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs /
noun
- a gross increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, usually as a response to an infection
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Derived Forms
- leucocytotic, adjective
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Other Words From
- leu·co·cy·tot·ic [loo-koh-sahy-, tot, -ik], adjective
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Example Sentences
With this, increased leucocytosis, increasing as recovery progresses, may be looked upon as a hopeful sign.
These have already proved that a leucocytosis occurs after some considerable time.
In cases of hæmorrhage the leucocytosis is increased by infusion of fluids into the circulation.
The leucocytosis begins soon after the infection manifests itself—for example, by shivering, rigor, or rise of temperature.
In this digestion leucocytosis the increase is chiefly in the polynuclear neutrophile leucocytes.
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