Definition of LEUCOCYTOSIS

leucocytosis

Plural: leucocytoses

Noun

  • an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)
  • A raised WBC (white blood cell) count, above the normal range.

Origin / Etymology

From leucocyte + -osis.

Synonyms

leukocytosis

Scrabble Score: 19

leucocytosis: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
leucocytosis: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
leucocytosis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

leucocytosis: valid Words With Friends Word