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Definition of Leukocytosis
1. Noun. An abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia).
Definition of Leukocytosis
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of leucocytosis) ¹
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Definition of Leukocytosis
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Medical Definition of Leukocytosis
1. A term used to describe an abnormal elevation on the white blood cell count. Normal white blood cell counts are variable with age and sex. Normal adult range is 4, 500 to 11,000 cells per cubic millimetre of blood. Slightly higher counts are seen in children. Elevated counts can be seen in cases of inflammation and infection. (27 Sep 1997)