An increase in a patient's white blood cell count is also known as:
A) anemia.
B) leukemia.
C) leukocytosis.
D) hemostasis.

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An increase in white blood cells is known as leukocytosis. Anemia is a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system. Hemostasis is the process by which the body stops bleeding.

An Increase in a Patient's White Blood Cell Count Is