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leucocytosis
[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]
leucocytosis
/ ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs; ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtɒtɪk /
noun
- a gross increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, usually as a response to an infection
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Derived Forms
- leucocytotic, adjective
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Other Words From
- leu·co·cy·tot·ic [loo-koh-sahy-, tot, -ik], adjective
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Example Sentences
With this, increased leucocytosis, increasing as recovery progresses, may be looked upon as a hopeful sign.
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These have already proved that a leucocytosis occurs after some considerable time.
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In cases of hæmorrhage the leucocytosis is increased by infusion of fluids into the circulation.
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The leucocytosis begins soon after the infection manifests itself—for example, by shivering, rigor, or rise of temperature.
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In this digestion leucocytosis the increase is chiefly in the polynuclear neutrophile leucocytes.
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