adjective
- relating to or characterized by neutropenia; having an abnormally low count of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell)
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in oncology and hematology
Examples
- The patient became neutropenic after chemotherapy treatment.
- Neutropenic fever is a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention.
- Doctors monitor neutropenic patients closely to prevent infections.
- The cancer patient's neutropenic state made her vulnerable to bacterial infections.
- Neutropenic precautions were implemented to protect the hospitalized patient.