{"id":36354,"date":"2020-08-12T06:01:26","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T06:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=36354"},"modified":"2023-09-26T06:33:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T06:33:08","slug":"leukocytosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/leukocytosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Leukocytosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An increase in circulating leukocytes (white blood cells [WBC]).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Temporary increase in the number of white cells in the blood, typically, but not exclusively, caused by the presence of infection.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A slight increase in the numbers of white blood cells.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An abnormally large number of white blood cells, often brought about by acute infections.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Abnormal increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood; it frequently occurs as a result of infection, especially bacterial infection; a very large increase occurs in leukemia.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Increase in the actual number of leukocytes in the blood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An increase of white blood cells in the circulation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An increase in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An increase in the number of leukocytes (usually above 10,000\/mm3) in the blood. It occurs most commonly in disease processes involving infection, inflammation, trauma, or stress, but it also can result occasionally from the use of some medications (e.g., corticosteroids).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-[#444654] gizmo:dark:bg-transparent sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Elevated levels of leukocytes in the bloodstream, a condition known as leukocytosis, are often observed during pregnancy and various infections and toxemias. Leukocytosis can serve as a diagnostic marker for inflammatory conditions, and the effectiveness of treatment can be assessed through daily leukocyte counts, which tend to decrease as the patient&#8217;s condition improves. This is a straightforward procedure for the patient, typically involving a blood sample collected from a minor finger prick.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An increase in circulating leukocytes (white blood cells [WBC]). Temporary increase in the number of white cells in the blood, typically, but not exclusively, caused by the presence of infection. A slight increase in the numbers of white blood cells. An abnormally large number of white blood cells, often brought about by acute infections. 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