Leukocytosis

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  • noun. 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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  • noun. Alternative spelling of leucocytosis.
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  • noun. an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)
  • Word Usage
    "An abnormally high count known as leukocytosis might indicate such conditions as leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue damage or infection."
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