Leukocytosis definition

lo͝okə-sī-tōsĭs
leucocytoses leukocytoses
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An abnormally large increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often occurring during an acute infection or inflammation.
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An increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood: it is a normal response to pregnancy and is found in certain cases of poisoning or inflammation and in many infections.
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An abnormally large increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often occurring during an acute infection or inflammation.
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Alternative spelling of leucocytosis.
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Noun

Singular:
leukocytosis
Plural:
leukocytoses

Leukocytosis Sentence Examples

  • Twenty patients (50 %) had leukocytosis (10,000 WBC/microL) during induction therapy.

  • Both cases showed mild organomegaly and marked leukocytosis (144.5 x 10(9)/L, 102.6 x 10(9)/L, respectively ).

  • The patient displayed moderate leukocytosis, anemia and thrombocytopenia.

  • Leukocytosis is a common reaction to infections.

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