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leukocytosis

or ···ٴ·

[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]

noun

Physiology, Pathology.
  1. an increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood.


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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ···ٴdz· [loo-koh-sahy-, tot, -ik], adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of leukocytosis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; leukocyte, -osis
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Because she had leukocytosis, a constant elevated white blood cell count, finding affordable coverage was impossible.

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

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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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