leucocytosis (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌluːkəsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
Definition
An increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often a sign of infection, inflammation, or disease.
Examples
The doctor diagnosed the patient with leucocytosis and prescribed antibiotics to treat the underlying infection.
Leucocytosis can be a symptom of various conditions, including pneumonia, appendicitis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The patient's leucocytosis was monitored closely by the medical team to ensure that the treatment was effective.
How to Use leucocytosis
- diagnose with leucocytosis (verb phrase)
- to identify as having leucocytosis — "The doctor diagnosed the patient with leucocytosis and prescribed treatment."
- have leucocytosis (verb phrase)
- to be affected by leucocytosis — "The patient has leucocytosis and is undergoing treatment."
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