neutropenia
/ˌnjuːtrəˈpiːniə/
noun
- A medical condition in which there is an abnormally low number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood, making it harder for the body to fight infections.
- Doctors monitor neutropenia closely in people with certain blood disorders.
- A simple cold can become dangerous for someone suffering from severe neutropenia.
- After chemotherapy, the patient developed neutropenia and had to be isolated to avoid germs.