leukocytosis

American  

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

Or leucocytosis

noun

Physiology, Pathology.

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

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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

Because she had leukocytosis, a constant elevated white blood cell count, finding affordable coverage was impossible.

From Washington Post

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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