A decreased white count is called:
a. Leukocytosis
b. Leucopenia
c. Thrombocytosis
d. Thrombocytopenia
ANS: B
A decreased white count is leucopenia. An elevated white count is leukocytosis. Thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia refer to an elevated and decreased platelet count respectively.
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