leucocytosis
/ˌluːkəsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
noun
- An increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often due to infection, inflammation, or other medical conditions.
- Leucocytosis can be a normal response to stress or exercise.
- Doctors monitor leucocytosis to track how well a treatment is working.
- The patient's blood test showed leucocytosis, which suggested an underlying infection.
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