1. Plural of leucocytosis; abnormal increases in the number of white blood cells in the blood, typically in response to infection, inflammation, or disease.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also spelled 'leukocytoses' in American English

Examples

• The patient's blood tests revealed multiple leucocytoses consistent with a severe bacterial infection.
• Leucocytoses can occur as a normal response to stress or physical exertion.
• The doctor noted several leucocytoses in the lab results from patients with acute leukemia.
• Chronic leucocytoses may indicate an underlying hematologic disorder.
• Different types of leucocytoses help clinicians identify the source of infection or inflammation.