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leucocytosis

leu·co·cy·to·sis
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis]
    • /ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtoʊ sɪs/
    • /lˌuːkəsɪtˈəʊsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loo-koh-sahy-toh-sis]
    • /ˌlu koʊ saɪˈtoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of leucocytosis word

  • noun leucocytosis an increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood. 1
  • noun leucocytosis (pathology) A raised white blood cell count, above the normal range. 1
  • noun leucocytosis a gross increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, usually as a response to an infection 0
See all 3 definitions of leucocytosis

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Origin of leucocytosis

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at leukocyte, -osis

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Parts of speech for Leucocytosis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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leucocytosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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