(băn-dē′mē-ă)
[Pronunciation]
[Band shape of cell nucleus + Gr. haima, blood]
The presence of more than 6% of immature neutrophils (band cells) in the blood.
This finding indicates infection, inflammation, or some other significant physical stress.
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