leukocytosis
or leu·co·cy·to·sis
[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]
/ ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtoʊ sɪs /
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noun Physiology, Pathology.
an increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
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OTHER WORDS FROM leukocytosis
leu·ko·cy·tot·ic [loo-koh-sahy-tot-ik], /ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtɒt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby leukocytosis
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Medical definitions for leukocytosis
leukocytosis
n. pl. leu•ko•cy•to•ses (-sēz)
An abnormally large increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often occurring during an acute infection or inflammation.
Other words from leukocytosis
leu′ko•cy•tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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