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Neutropenia

Also called Low infection-fighting cells

HematologyOncologyInfectious DiseaseImportant

An abnormally low concentration of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood, severely raising bacterial infection risks.

Korean

호중구감소증

호중구 수가 비정상적으로 낮은 상태; 감염에 대한 취약성을 높여 발열 시 응급으로 간주됨.

French

Neutropénie

Concentration anormalement basse de neutrophiles dans le sang, augmentant considérablement le risque d'infections bactériennes.

Word parts

  • neutr/oRoot(Latin) Neutral, neither
  • -peniaSuffix(Greek) Deficiency, lack of

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