leucocytosis
[loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis]
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leukocytosis
or leu·co·cy·to·sis
[loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis]
- an increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
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Origin of leukocytosis
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Just prior to the onset of an exacerbation the leucocytosis is low.
These three cases, then, had marked febrile reactions and leucocytosis.
Benign StuporsAugust Hoch
The possibility of the three high temperatures with leucocytosis being due to intercurrent infections must be considered.
Benign StuporsAugust Hoch
This is borne out by the exceptionally exhaustive hæmatological literature, and particularly by that of leucocytosis.
Histology of the BloodPaul Ehrlich
Very important conclusions on the interesting question of leucocytosis can be drawn from these observations.
Histology of the BloodPaul Ehrlich
leucocytosis
esp US leukocytosis
- a gross increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, usually as a response to an infection
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leucocytosis
(lōō′kə-sī-tō′sĭs)- Variant ofleukocytosis
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leukocytosis
- An abnormally large increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often occurring during an acute infection or inflammation.
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