| leukodystrophy |
a group of childhood genetic disorders in which the protective coverings of the nerves are destroyed
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| leukocyte count |
the number of white blood cells in the blood, which is used as a measure of health and possible infection
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| leukocytosis |
An abnormally high number of leukocytes in circulation. This condition can occur during acute infection, inflammation, hemorrhage, and other conditions. Generally, a cell count greater than 10,000 cells/mm?indicates leukocytosis.
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| leukopenia |
An abnormally low number of white blood cells in circulation. The lower limit is generally regarded as 4,000 to 5,000 cells/mm?
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| leukocyte |
white blood corpuscle... Leukocytes act as scavengers and resist infection... Neutrophils ingest bacteria and small particles
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