Neutropenia

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A decrease in the number of mature granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) in the peripheral blood. -- 2004 (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 3

A decrease in the number of GRANULOCYTES (BASOPHILS, EOSINOPHILS, and NEUTROPHILS). (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

Definition 4

A deficiency in the number of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 5

An abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 6

A decrease in the number of neutrophils in the peripheral blood. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 7

A finding based on laboratory test results that indicate a decrease in number of neutrophils in a blood specimen. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

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