Anisoleucocytosis

/ˌænɪsoʊˌluːkoʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A rare blood condition characterized by an abnormal variation in the size and shape of white blood cells.

Etymology

From Greek 'anisos' (unequal) + 'leuko' (white) + 'cyto' (cell) + '-sis' (condition). This medical term combines prefixes to describe cellular abnormalities.

Kelly Says

Anisoleucocytosis is so rare that most doctors never encounter it, but it reminds us how fragile white blood cells are—when they develop improperly, your whole immune system can be thrown off balance!

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