hypercytosis /hy·per·cy·to·sis/ (-si-to´sis) abnormally increased number of cells, especially of leukocytes.
leukocytosis [loo″ko-si-to´sis]
hy·per·cy·to·sis (h  p r-s-t  s s)n. An abnormal increase in the number of cells in the blood or the tissues, especially of white blood cells. |
leukocytosis [loo″ko-si-to´sis]
a transient increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood, due to various causes.
basophilic leukocytosis basophilia (def. 1).
eosinophilic leukocytosis eosinophilia (def. 1).
mononuclear leukocytosis mononucleosis.
neutrophilic leukocytosis neutrophilia.
pathologic leukocytosis that due to some morbid condition, such as infection or trauma.
physiologic leukocytosis that caused by nonpathologic factors such as strenuous exercise.
hypercytosis
an abnormally increased number of cells, especially of leukocytes.
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