lymphopenia
Meaning of lymphopenia: A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the blood.
Definition of lymphopenia
A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. Also called lymphocytic leukopenia and lymphocytopenia.
How lymphopenia is built
lympho
penia
lymphopenia
- lymph/o Combining form · Latin lymph, lymphatic tissue
- -penia Suffix · Greek deficiency, abnormally low count
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