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Leukocytosis

Also called High white blood cell count

HematologyInfectious DiseaseImportant

An increase in the number of circulating white blood cells above normal range, typically a response to infection or severe inflammation.

Korean

백혈구 증가증

순환 백혈구 수가 정상 범위 이상으로 증가하는 것; 일반적으로 감염이나 심한 염증에 대한 반응.

French

Hyperleucocytose

Augmentation du nombre de globules blancs circulants au-dessus de la normale, généralement en réponse à une infection ou à une inflammation sévère.

Word parts

  • leuko-Prefix(Greek) White
  • cyt/oRoot(Greek) Cell
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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