| neutropenia |
leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte)
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Neutropenia is a haematological disorder characterised by an abnormally low number of neutrophil granulocytes (a type of white blood cell). Neutrophils usually make up 50-70% of circulating white blood cells and serve as the primary defence against infections by destroying bacteria in the blood. Hence, patients with neutropenia are more susceptible to bacterial infections and without prompt medical attention, the condition may become life-threatening. ...
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| neutropenia |
An abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils (the most common type of white blood cells) in the blood. The decrease may be relative or absolute. Neutropenia may also be associated with HIV infection or may be drug-induced.
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(noo-truh-PEE-nee-yuh) ?An abnormal decrease in a type of white blood cells. The body needs white blood cells to fight disease and infection.
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| neutropenia |
an abnormally low blood level of neutrophils, an immune system white blood cell that engulfs and destroys bacteria and fungi.
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