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leucocytosis

[ loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis ]

noun

Physiology, Pathology.


leucocytosis

/ ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs; ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtɒtɪk /

noun

  1. a gross increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, usually as a response to an infection
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • leucocytotic, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ···ٴdz· [loo-koh-sahy-, tot, -ik], adjective
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Example Sentences

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An increase is very much more frequent, and is known as leucocytosis, though in this term is usually connoted a relative increase in the proportion of the polymorphonuclear neutrophile leucocytes.

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At the same time she had for two weeks a temperature which often reached 100� or a little above, a weak, irregular but not rapid pulse, a leucocytosis of 17,500 and 80% hemoglobin.

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It has however been conclusively demonstrated that occasionally in polynuclear leucocytosis, the absolute number of the lymphocytes may decrease.

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To increase the local leucocytosis and so check the spread of infection, a Bier's constricting bandage may be applied.

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Any excessive increase from this source I have designated leucocytosis.

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