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Leukemoid Reaction
Definition 1
A hematology test result that indicates the presence of an increased white blood cell count and increased neutrophil precursors resembling leukemia, in a peripheral blood smear. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A peripheral blood picture resembling that of leukemia or indistinguishable from it on the basis of morphologic appearance alone. (Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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