cytopenia

/saɪˈtɒpɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red or white blood cells, or platelets, in the blood.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with severe cytopenia due to the chemotherapy treatment.”

2. noun

a decrease in the number of certain blood cells.

“The patient’s cytopenia required a blood transfusion to recover.”

Synonyms

  • bone marrow failure
  • pancytopenia

Antonyms

  • cytosis
  • leukocytosis