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leukocytosis

American

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

Or leucocytosis

noun

Physiology, Pathology.

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

Other Word Forms

leukocytotic adjective

Etymology

Origin of leukocytosis

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

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Example Sentences

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A blood test reveals that he is experiencing leukocytosis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The abdomen was but slightly distended; there was no fever, no increased leukocytosis, no muscular rigidity, and but slight general tenderness.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)

The nuclein of yeast may be of some value in promoting a leukocytosis.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

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