Hyperleukocytosis
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The condition of having an extremely high leukocyte count (higher even than in most leucocytosis). uncountable
"However, the guidelines did note that “a higher threshold may be required in newborns or in patients with signs of hemorrhage, high fever, hyperleukocytosis, rapid fall of platelet count, or coagulation abnormalities and in those undergoing invasive procedures or in circumstances in which platelet transfusions may not be readily available in case of emergencies.”"
Example
More examples"However, the guidelines did note that “a higher threshold may be required in newborns or in patients with signs of hemorrhage, high fever, hyperleukocytosis, rapid fall of platelet count, or coagulation abnormalities and in those undergoing invasive procedures or in circumstances in which platelet transfusions may not be readily available in case of emergencies.”"
Etymology
From hyper- + leukocyte + -osis.
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