Neutrophilia
Neutrophilia
Neutrophilia (pronounced: noo-troh-FIL-ee-uh) is a condition characterized by an abnormally high number of neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cell, in the blood.
Etymology
The term "Neutrophilia" is derived from the Greek words "neutros" meaning neutral and "philos" meaning love. This refers to the neutrophils' neutral reaction to dyes used in laboratory staining procedures.
Definition
Neutrophilia is defined as a neutrophil count greater than 7.5 x 10^9/L in adults. It is a common response to infection or inflammation, but can also be caused by other conditions such as cancer, stress, or certain medications.
Causes
Neutrophilia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Bacterial infection
- Inflammation
- Cancer
- Stress
- Certain medications
Symptoms
Neutrophilia itself does not cause symptoms. However, the underlying condition causing neutrophilia may cause symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or pain.
Diagnosis
Neutrophilia is typically diagnosed through a complete blood count (CBC) test, which measures the number of each type of blood cell in a sample of a person's blood.
Treatment
Treatment for neutrophilia typically involves treating the underlying condition causing the high neutrophil count.
Related Terms
- Neutropenia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophils.
- Leukocytosis: A condition characterized by an overall increase in the number of white blood cells.
- Leukopenia: A condition characterized by an overall decrease in the number of white blood cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neutrophilia
- Wikipedia's article - Neutrophilia
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