Children born with this condition lack neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that is important in fighting infection). These children suffer frequent infections from bacteria which in the past led to death in three-quarters of cases before 3 years of age. This disease is also known as severe congenital neutropenia (SCN). Children with severe cong [..]

A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell).

Decreased number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell

A decrease in the number of neutrophilic leukocytes in an animal’s blood

diminished number of neutrophils in the blood.

An abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils (the most common type of white blood cell) in the blood. The decrease may be relative or absolute. Neutropenia may also be associated with HIV infecti [..]

low white bolld cell count (pop)

(n) leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte)

An abnormally low number of white blood cells.

a low neutrophil count (i.e. an absolute neutrophil count below 1.0 x 103); a short period of neutropenia is a common side effect of most chemotherapy, it tends to occur about 10 days after chemotherapy and lasts several days (these days are known as the nadir); the nadir can be shortened with daily subcutaneous injections of Neupogen (see my Drugs [..]

A decreased number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell.

A low number of neutrophils or white blood cells (WBC's); may increase the risk of infection depending how low the wbc count is and for how long it has been low.

reduced levels of white cells in the blood. Febrile neutropenia -with fever.

Neutropenia is a condition in which an individual has a low blood neutrophil count.

A low neutrophil count. If the neutropenia is severe, infection is much more likely. | ↑ Back to Top

A decrease in the number of Neutrophils found in the Blood.

Lower-than-normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. Moderate to severe neutropenia can increase the risk of bacterial and fungal infections. Neutropenia may occur as a result of HIV infection or use of some antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. See Related Term(s): Neutrophil

A decrease in the number of neutrophilic leukocytes in the blood. (Dorland, 27th ed)

When the number of white blood cells falls below a certain level. May happen as a side effect of chemotherapy. If there is also a high temperature (above 38°C), it’s known as febrile neutropenia.

A decrease in the number of neutrophils in the bloodstream.

A decreased number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cells.

A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell).

An abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils.

 Low levels of neutrophils (a kind of white blood cell) in the blood; can result in the body allowing infections to develop

[noo-troh-PEE-nee-uh] When the body has very low levels of certain white blood cells called neutrophils (infection-fighting white blood cells). It is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Do [..]

A condition that occurs when the number of neutrophils in your body is abnormally low, resulting in an increased risk of infection.

a blood condition that occurs when the white blood cell count drops significantly, making it difficult for the body to fight infection.

A significant decrease in the number of white blood cells.

decrease in neutrophils

A hematological disorder characterized by an abnormally low neutrophil count.

A reduction in the level of infection-fighting blood cells, called neutrophils.

A lower-than-normal level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cells.

Abnormally low number of leukocytes (mainly neutrophils) in the blood, most commonly due to a decreased production of new cells in conjunction with various infectious diseases, as a reaction to variou [..]