Noun: leukocytosis ,loo-kow-sI'tow-sis
- An abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukaemia)
"The blood test showed leukocytosis, indicating a possible bacterial infection";
- leucocytosis
Derived forms: leukocytosises
Type of: blood disease, blood disorder
Encyclopedia: Leukocytosis