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neutropenia

/njuːˈtrɒpɪniə/ noun · British & US
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What does neutropenia mean?

noun

A condition in which there is an abnormally low number of neutrophils in the blood, which can increase the risk of infection.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with neutropenia and required antibiotics to prevent infection."

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