leukocytosis

leu·ko·cy·to·sis

L l

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of leukocytosis word

noun leukocytosis an increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood. 1
noun leukocytosis An increase in the number of white cells in the blood, especially during an infection. 1
noun leukocytosis an increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood: it is a normal response to pregnancy and is found in certain intoxications and in many infections and cases of inflammation 0

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Origin of leukocytosis

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 Leukocytosis

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leukocytosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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