total leucocyte count
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differential leucocyte count — differential blood count a determination of the proportions of the different kinds of white cells (leucocytes) present in a sample of blood. Usually 100 white cells are counted and classified under the microscope or by electronic apparatus, so… … The new mediacal dictionary
differential leucocyte count — a determination of the proportions of the different kinds of white cells (leucocytes) present in a sample of blood. Usually 100 white cells are counted and classified under the microscope or by electronic apparatus, so that the results can… … Medical dictionary
Blood count — The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic millimeter of blood. * * * Calculation of the number of red (RBC) or white (WBC) blood cells in a cubic millimeter of blood, by means of counting the cells in an accurate … Medical dictionary
differential blood count — n a blood count which includes separate counts for each kind of white blood cell compare COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, WHITE COUNT * * * see differential leucocyte count * * * differential leukocyte count a … Medical dictionary
Hospital-acquired pneumonia — (HAP) or nosocomial pneumonia refers to any pneumonia contracted by a patient in a hospital at least 48–72 hours after being admitted. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection, rather than a virus.[1][2] HAP is the second most common… … Wikipedia
leukocyte — leukocytic /looh keuh sit ik/, adj. /looh keuh sit /, n. Immunol. See white blood cell. Also, leucocyte. [1865 70; LEUKO + CYTE] * * * or white blood cell or white corpuscle Any of several types of blood cells that help defend the body from … Universalium
