Neutropenic

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔɪˈtiˈɹoʊpˈnɪk/

Neutropenic (adjective)

  1. Having a lower than normal number of a type of white blood cell that helps fight infections.

Examples

  • A neutropenic patient requires special care to avoid infections.
  • A neutropenic patient has low white blood cells.

Common collocations: neutropenic precautions, neutropenic diet, neutropenic condition

Synonyms of Neutropenic

Formal

Antonyms of Neutropenic

  • — refers to an excess of neutrophils in the blood.