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What is the normal reference range for total white blood cell count in adults?
What is the normal reference range for total white blood cell count in adults?
4.5 - 11.0 x 10^9 /L
Define leucocytosis.
Define leucocytosis.
Raised TWBC due to elevation in any of the populations of white blood cells.
Explain the term leucopenia.
Explain the term leucopenia.
TWBC lower than the reference range for the age, affecting one or more lineages.
Differentiate between relative and absolute values in white blood cell counts.
Differentiate between relative and absolute values in white blood cell counts.
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List the different types of granulocytes.
List the different types of granulocytes.
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What are the two main types of phagocytic cells in the immune system?
What are the two main types of phagocytic cells in the immune system?
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What is the definition of neutrophilia?
What is the definition of neutrophilia?
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List three causes of neutrophilia.
List three causes of neutrophilia.
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What is neutropenia?
What is neutropenia?
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List three causes of eosinophilia.
List three causes of eosinophilia.
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What is hypereosinophilic syndrome?
What is hypereosinophilic syndrome?
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Define granulocytosis.
Define granulocytosis.
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