Leukocytopenia

Pronunciation: /ˈɫuˈkoʊˈsaɪˈtiˈoʊpənˈiə/

Leukocytopenia (noun)

  1. A condition where the number of white blood cells in the blood is lower than normal.
  2. A medical state that can make it harder for the body to fight infections because white cells are reduced.

Examples

  • Leukocytopenia means low white cells in the blood.
  • Low white cells can be detected when leukocytopenia is present.