Leukocytosis can be defined as:
a. a normal leukocyte count.
b. a high leukocyte count.
c. a low leukocyte count.
d. another term for leukopenia.
ANS: B
Leukocytosis is present when the count is higher than normal. It is not another term for leukope-nia.
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