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lymphocytosis

noun/ˌlɪmfəsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/

C2CEFR level
93/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

An increase in the absolute number of circulating lymphocytes.

A mature lymphocytosis with smear cells suggested chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

Topic: Advanced English in Medical English

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