leucocytosis
Other words from leucocytosis
- leu·co·cy·tot·ic [loo-koh-sahy-tot-ik], /ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtɒt ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby leucocytosis
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How to use leucocytosis in a sentence
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.
Histology of the Blood | Paul EhrlichIn cases of hæmorrhage the leucocytosis is increased by infusion of fluids into the circulation.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesThe leucocytosis begins soon after the infection manifests itself—for example, by shivering, rigor, or rise of temperature.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesIn this digestion leucocytosis the increase is chiefly in the polynuclear neutrophile leucocytes.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for leucocytosis
esp US leukocytosis
/ (ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs) /
a gross increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, usually as a response to an infection
Derived forms of leucocytosis
- leucocytotic or esp US leukocytotic (ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtɒtɪk), adjective
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