noun
- an abnormally low number of white blood cells in the blood, often resulting in increased susceptibility to infection
Usage: medical term; also spelled leukopenia
Examples
- The patient developed leucopenia as a side effect of chemotherapy.
- Leucopenia can make the body more vulnerable to bacterial and viral infections.
- Blood tests revealed leucopenia, prompting the doctor to adjust the medication dosage.
- Severe leucopenia may require hospitalization and protective isolation.
- The drug is known to cause leucopenia in some patients, so regular blood monitoring is necessary.