orthocytosis

orthocytosis
A condition in which all of the cellular elements in the circulating blood are mature forms, irrespective of the proportions of various types and total numbers. [ortho- + G. kytos, cell, + -osis, condition]

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or·tho·cy·to·sis (or″tho-si-toґsis) [ortho- + -cyte + -osis] the presence of mature cells only in the blood.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • hypo-orthocytosis — hy·po or·tho·cy·to·sis (hi″po or″tho si toґsis) [hypo + orthocytosis] leukopenia in which the proportion of the various forms of leukocytes is normal …   Medical dictionary

  • normo-orthocytosis — nor·mo or·tho·cy·to·sis (nor″mo or″tho si toґsis) [normo + orthocytosis] an increase in total numbers of leukocytes in the blood but with a normal proportion between the different varieties; see also absolute leukocytosis …   Medical dictionary

  • hyperorthocytosis — Hyperleukocytosis in which the relative percentages of the various types of white blood cells are within the normal range and immature forms are not observed. [hyper + G. orthos, correct, + kytos, cell, + osis, condition] * * *… …   Medical dictionary

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