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leukocytosis

noun/ˌluːkəsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/

C2CEFR level
92/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

An elevation of the total white blood cell count above the reference range.

A striking leukocytosis with circulating blasts prompted urgent haematology referral.

Similar: leucocytosis

Topic: Advanced English in Medical English

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