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Lymphopenia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
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. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An abnormally small number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A finding based on laboratory test results that indicate a decrease in number of lymphocytes in a blood specimen. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
Definition 4
Reduction in the number of lymphocytes. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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