Bandemia refers to an excess of band cells (immature white blood cells) released by the bone marrow into the blood. The ICD diagnosis code for bandemia is 288.66. It is a signifier of infection (or sepsis) or inflammation.
The Karakoram is a great mountain range in Northeast Pakistan and Northern India, near the Chinese border. It extends 300 miles southeastwardly and includes many of the world's highest peaks, and many of the world's longest glaciers.
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is located in the magnificent Himalaya mountain range. Mt. Everest borders two countries. Its South flank is located in Nepal and its North flank is located in Tibet.