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Eosinophils

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Function: Combat parasites and allergens. Diseases: Eosinophilia, Hypereosinophilic syndrome.

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Erythrocytes

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Function: Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. Diseases: Anemia, Polycythemia.

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Leukocytes

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Function: Immune response and defense against infection. Diseases: Leukemia, Leukopenia.

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Platelets

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Function: Blood clotting and repair of blood vessels. Diseases: Thrombocytopenia, Thrombosis.

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Anemia

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Function: Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Diseases: Hemolytic anemia, Iron-deficiency anemia.

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Monocytes

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Function: Phagocytosis and tissue repair. Diseases: Monocytosis, Monocytic leukemia.

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Basophils

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Function: Release histamine in allergic responses. Diseases: Basophilia, Mast cell tumors.

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Neutrophils

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Function: Phagocytose and destroy bacteria. Diseases: Neutropenia, Neutrophilia.

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Lymphocytes

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Function: Specific immune responses, antibody production. Diseases: Lymphocytosis, Lymphoma.

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Lymphocytosis

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Function: Increased number of lymphocytes. Diseases: Chronic infections, Certain leukemias.

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Polycythemia

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Function: Increased number of erythrocytes. Diseases: Primary polycythemia, Secondary polycythemia.

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Lymphoma

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Function: Malignant cancer of lymphocytes. Diseases: Multicentric lymphoma, Alimentary lymphoma.

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Hemolytic anemia

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Function: Anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells. Diseases: Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, Congenital hemolytic anemia.

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Primary polycythemia (Polycythemia vera)

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Function: Abnormally increased red cell mass without an apparent cause. Diseases: Primary or neoplastic polycythemia.

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Hypereosinophilic syndrome

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Function: Persistent eosinophilia with organ damage. Diseases: Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome, Parasitic diseases.

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Neutrophilia

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Function: Increased number of neutrophils. Diseases: Stress response, Inflammation.

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Thrombocytopenia

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Function: Low platelet count. Diseases: Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, Drug-induced thrombocytopenia.

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Feline leukemia virus infection

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Function: Viral infection causing leukopenia and other hematological abnormalities. Diseases: Feline leukemia (FeLV).

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Leukemia

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Function: Malignant proliferation of leukocytes. Diseases: Lymphoid leukemia, Myeloid leukemia.

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Neutropenia

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Function: Reduced number of neutrophils. Diseases: Overwhelming bacterial infection, Bone marrow disorders.

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Monocytosis

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Function: Increased number of monocytes. Diseases: Chronic infections, Granulomatous diseases.

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Secondary polycythemia

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Function: Increased red blood cell production due to hypoxia or erythropoietin-secreting tumors. Diseases: Heart disease, Chronic respiratory disease.

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Thrombosis

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Function: Formation of blood clots within blood vessels. Diseases: Deep vein thrombosis, Arterial thromboembolism.

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Basophilia

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Function: Increased number of basophils. Diseases: Chronic inflammatory diseases, Myeloproliferative disorders.

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Leukopenia

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Function: Low white blood cell count. Diseases: Canine parvovirus infection, Feline leukemia virus infection.

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Eosinophilia

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Function: Increased number of eosinophils. Diseases: Allergic reactions, Parasitic infections.

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Monocytic leukemia

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Function: Malignant proliferation of monocytes. Diseases: Acute monocytic leukemia, Chronic monocytic leukemia.

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Iron-deficiency anemia

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Function: Anemia due to insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis. Diseases: Chronic blood loss, Nutritional deficiency.

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Canine parvovirus infection

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Function: Viral infection causing leukopenia. Diseases: Canine parvovirus enteritis.

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