lymphocytosis

(noun)

An increase in the number or proportion of lymphocytes in the blood.

Related Terms

Examples of lymphocytosis in the following topics:

  • Whooping Cough

    • PTx, formerly known as lymphocytosis-promoting factor, causes a decrease in the entry of lymphocytes into lymph nodes.
    • This can lead to a condition known as lymphocytosis, which is a large increase in the number of lymphocytes in an organism's blood.

  • Typhoid Fever

    • There is leukopenia (a decrease in the number of circulating white blood cells), with eosinopenia and relative lymphocytosis.