leucocytosis

[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]

noun

, Physiology, Pathology.

1. leukocytosis.

leucocytosis

/ ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtɒtɪk; ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• leucocytotic, adjective

Other Words From

• leu·co·cy·tot·ic [loo-koh-sahy-, tot, -ik], adjective

Example Sentences

With this, increased leucocytosis, increasing as recovery progresses, may be looked upon as a hopeful sign.

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These have already proved that a leucocytosis occurs after some considerable time.

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In cases of hæmorrhage the leucocytosis is increased by infusion of fluids into the circulation.

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The leucocytosis begins soon after the infection manifests itself—for example, by shivering, rigor, or rise of temperature.

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In this digestion leucocytosis the increase is chiefly in the polynuclear neutrophile leucocytes.

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