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There will be 6,000 to 10,000 white blood cells(WBC) per cubic millilitre of blood. A slight increase in WBC count is observed during infection. This phenomenon is known as.

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Leukemia
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Leucocytopenia
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Leucocytosis
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Leucopoiesis
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Solution

The correct option is C Leucocytosis
The normal white blood cell range is 6,000 to 10,000 per cubic millilitre of blood. Leukocytosis is a condition in which white blood cells are above the normal range in the blood. It is observed during inflammatory condition or during infection. Leukemia is cancer of white blood cells. Leukocytopenia is a condition of decreased WBCs. Leukopoiesis is a type of hematopoiesis in which WBC are formed in bone marrow.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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