leucocytosis

American  

[loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis] / ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtoʊ sɪs /

noun

Physiology, Pathology.

1. leukocytosis.

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leucocytosis British  

/ ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs, ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtɒtɪk /

noun

1. a gross increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, usually as a response to an infection

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Other Word Forms

• leucocytotic adjective

Example Sentences

An increase is very much more frequent, and is known as leucocytosis, though in this term is usually connoted a relative increase in the proportion of the polymorphonuclear neutrophile leucocytes.

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These three cases, then, had marked febrile reactions and leucocytosis.

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Virchow indeed, the discoverer of leucocytosis, interpreted it as an increase of the lymphocytes; whereas it is chiefly produced by the polynuclear cells.

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To increase the local leucocytosis and so check the spread of infection, a Bier's constricting bandage may be applied.

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Any excessive increase from this source I have designated leucocytosis.

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