Abnormally low numbers of circulating white blood cells.
Reduction in the number of circulating white blood cells.
any condition in which the number of leukocytes or white cells in the circulating blood is less than normal, the lower limit of which is generally regarded as 2000-4000 per cubic millimeter. When some medications such as alpha interfuron or hydroxyurea are given, the white cell count can be lower than these values. In elevating immune function against bacteria, the absolute neutrophil count is used to determine whether these medications should be temporarily discontinued[close window
Leukopenia indicates a decreased total WBC count. It is usually characterized by decreased numbers of circulating neutrophils. The most common causes of leukopenia are excessive consumption in an inflammatory process and primary bone marrow disease. Persistent leukopenia is a poor prognostic sign.
Fewer than normal white cells in the blood, usually due to bone marrow damage.
an abnormal decrease in the number of leukocytes in the blood.
an abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count
A decrease below normal in the number of blood leukocytes.
a low number of leukocytes or wbc's. Leukopenia decreases the bodies ability to fight disease and infections.
A lower than normal leukocyte count in the blood that may be indicative of blood infection or diseas
Decrease in total white blood cell count.
Low number of leukocytes in the blood – less than 5000.
A deficiency in white blood cells, which protect the body against disease-causing microorganisms. Can be a side effect of some TN medications.
A decreased white blood cell count (below 5,000).
An abnormal reduction in the number of leukocytes (white blood cells).
A low number of white blood cells.
A drop in the number of circulating white cells in the body, making the individual more susceptible to infection.
An abnormally low level of circulating white blood cells.
An abnormally low number of white blood cells.
A state of having a subnormal number of white blood cells in the blood.
The condition of having abnormally low numbers of white blood cells. See also -penia.
low white blood cell count
Reduction in the number of leukocytes, the white blood cells, the count being 5000 per cu. mm. or less.
A condition in which the number of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the blood is reduced.
abnormally low number of white blood cells in the circulating blood.
The antithesis of leukocytosis; any situation in which the total number of leukocytes in the circulating blood is less than normal, the lower limit of which is generally regarded as 4000-5000 per cu mm.
Below-normal levels of white blood cells
Having too few white blood cells.
A below-normal number of white blood cells.
Decrease in total amount of white blood cells.
Insufficient number of white blood cells.
Lower than normal white blood cell count; a possible side effect of chemotherapy.
Also leucopenia. Low level of leukocytes.
A decrease in the number of white blood cells. The threshold value for leukopenia is usually taken as 5,000 white blood cells per cubic millimeter of blood.
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A condition characterized by an abnormally low total number of circulating leukocytes.
Deficiency of white blood cells.
An abnormal decrease in the number of white blood cells.
Leukopenia (or leukocytopenia, or leucopenia) is a decrease in the number of circulating white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood. As the principal function of white cells is to combat infection, a decrease in the number of these cells can place patients at increased risk for infection.