leukocytosis

[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]

/ ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtoʊ sɪs /

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

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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

All inflammatory and suppurative diseases cause leukocytosis, except when slight or well walled off.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
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
Chemotaxis alone will not explain the continuance of leukocytosis for more than a short time.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
A well-marked leukocytosis usually indicates good resistance.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd

Non-phagocytic leukocytosis is probably due more to stimulation of blood-making organs than to chemotaxis.
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.