👉 In medicine, a leucotomy is a condition in which there is an excess of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the body. It can be caused by various factors such as infection or autoimmune disorders. Leucotomy occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and releases them into the bloodstream, leading to symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, and joint pain. Treatment for leucotomia typically involves antiviral medications and may include symptomatic treatment