leukocytosis

leu·ko·cy·to·sis also leu·co·cy·to·sis   (lōō'kə-sī-tō'sĭs)    n.   pl. leu·ko·cy·to·ses also leu·co·cy·to·ses (-sēz) An abnormally large increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often occurring during an acute infection or inflammation. leu'ko·cy·tot'ic (-tŏt'ĭk) adj.

Main Entry: leu·ko·cy·to·sis
Variant: or chiefly British leu·co·cy·to·sis /"lü-k&-sI-'tO-s&s,-k&-s&-/
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural leu·ko·cy·to·ses /-"sEz/
: an increase in the number ofleukocytes in the circulating blood that occurs normally (as after meals) or abnormally (as in some infections) —leu·ko·cy·tot·ic or chiefly British leu·co·cy·tot·ic /-'tät-ik/ adjective

leukocytosis leu·ko·cy·to·sis or leu·co·cy·to·sis (l&oomacr;'kə-sī-tō'sĭs)
n. pl. leu·ko·cy·to·ses (-sēz)
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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leu'ko·cy·tot'ic (-tŏt'ĭk) adj.

leukocytosis

abnormally high number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood circulation, defined as more than 10,000 leukocytes per cubic millimetre of blood. Leukocytosis is most commonly the result of infection. It may also occur after strenuous exercise, convulsions (e.g., epilepsy), emotional stress, anesthesia, the administration of epinephrine, pregnancy and labour, and lack of oxygen (as in the early phases of adaptation to high altitude). Leukocytosis is also observed in certain parasitic infestations, intoxications (metabolic or chemical), chronic diseases (e.g., leukemia), and allergic reactions.

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