CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

HAEMATOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A decrease in WBC is termed as ____ whereas an increase is termed ____
A
Leucocytosis, Leucocytopenia
B
Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytosis
C
Lymphocytopenia, Lymphocytosis
D
Leucocytopenia, Leucocytosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Neutropenia is defined as a lower than normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cells). White blood cells are part of the immune system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. Leukocytosis is an elevation in the absolute WBC count (>10, 000 cells/L). Leukopenia is a reduction in the WBC count (<3500 cells/L).

Detailed explanation-3: -Leukocytes are a type of white blood cell (WBC) that help protect your body against illness and infection. Leukocytosis is condition characterized by increased levels of leukocytes in the blood. Although this typically occurs when you’re sick, it can also be caused by several other factors, such as stress.

Detailed explanation-4: -White blood cells are the soldiers that constitute the immune system of the human body. In leukopenia there is a diminished white blood cell count. When this happens, the immunity is severely weakened and the individual is at a greater risk of infections.

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