Pleocytosis

Meaning of the word

The word “pleocytosis” is a medical term that refers to the abnormal increase in the number of cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the liquid that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. This increased cells may indicate the presence of an infection, inflammation or injury to the central nervous system.

Origin of the word

The word “pleocytosis” originates in the Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pile” (plus) and “kýtos” (cell), indicating the increase in the number of cells.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “pleocytosis”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “pleocytosis”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “pleocytosis” are: increased CSF cells, increased cellularity in cerebrospinal fluid.

Word Definitions

– Abnormal increase in the number of cells in cerebrospinal fluid.
– Indicative of infection, inflammation or injury to the central nervous system.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pleocytosis may be a sign of meningitis.
– The presence of pleocytosis in the CSF indicates a possible inflammation in the central nervous system.

Examples of the word in text

– The examination of the cerebrospinal fluid revealed pleocytosis, suggesting a possible infection.
– Pleocytosis is a common finding in cases of viral encephalitis.

Rhymes with the word

– Neurosis
– Hypothesis
– Diagnosis
– Endometriosis

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “pleocytosis”.

Sources:

1. Informal Dictionary
2. DICIO
3. meaning.com.br