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leucocytosis

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

noun

Physiology, Pathology.
  1. leukocytosis.


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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We therefore regard lymphocytosis as the result of a mechanical process; whilst leucocytosis is the expression of an active chemiotactic reaction of the polynuclear elements.

From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by Myers, W.

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

From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by Myers, W.

Three cases out of thirty-five, in which high fever and leucocytosis appeared episodically, are hardly enough to justify the view that stupors are the result of a specific infection.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)

The possibility of the three high temperatures with leucocytosis being due to intercurrent infections must be considered.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)

Virchow, the discoverer of leucocytosis, advocated the view, that it resulted from an increased stimulation of the lymph glands.

From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by Myers, W.

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