leukocytosis

or leu·co·cy·to·sis

[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]

noun

, Physiology, Pathology.

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

Other Words From

• leu·ko·cy·tot·ic [loo-koh-sahy-, tot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of leukocytosis¹

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

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.

From Project Gutenberg