leukopenia
/ˌluːkəˈpiːniə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the number of white blood cells in the blood is lower than normal, increasing the risk of infection.
- Chemotherapy often causes leukopenia, making patients more vulnerable to illness.
- People with leukopenia need to be careful about hand washing and hygiene.
- The blood test showed leukopenia, so the doctor advised avoiding crowds.