lymphopenia
/ˌlɪmfəˈpiniə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
- The blood test revealed lymphopenia, which worried the doctor.
- Lymphopenia can make a person more vulnerable to infections.
- Patients with severe lymphopenia may need special precautions to avoid germs.