leukocytosis

[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]

/ ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtoʊ sɪs /

an increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood.

Words nearby leukocytosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at leukocyte, -osis

leu·ko·cy·tot·ic

[loo-koh-sahy-tot-ik] /ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtɒt ɪk/, adjective

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The infectious diseases in which leukocytosis is absent (p. 160) often cause a slight decrease of leukocytes.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
This cell never appears in normal blood; extremely rarely in leukocytosis; and never abundantly in lymphatic leukemia.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Pure oxygen in the abdominal cavity produces a marked hyperemia and a leukocytosis.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern
There is leukocytosis, a moderate rise of temperature, and not infrequently a chill.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various

Although the number of leukocytes bears no relation to the anemia, leukocytosis is common, being due to the same cause.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd

leukocytosis

An abnormally large increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often occurring during an acute infection or inflammation.

leu′ko•cy•tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.