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What is the definition or description of: leukocytosis?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

An elevationin the: White blood count.

Answered 12/5/2012

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Increased WBCs: Leukocytosis is an elevation in the number of white blood cells and can be observed in a variety of situations, from infection (normal response of the immune system to fight a pathogen) to leukemia (abnormal = cancer of white blood cells).

Answered 5/11/2013

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