Leukopenia (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's chemotherapy treatment caused leukopenia, making her more susceptible to infections.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to confirm the diagnosis of leukopenia, which was suspected due to the patient's recurring infections.
- Leukopenia is a common side effect of certain medications, including some antibiotics and anticonvulsants.
- The patient's leukopenia was so severe that she had to be isolated to prevent exposure to any potential infections.
- The oncologist warned the patient that the cancer treatment may cause leukopenia, and that she would need to take precautions to avoid getting sick.