leukopenia
or leu·co·pe·ni·a
[ loo-kuh-pee-nee-uh ]
/ ˌlu kəˈpi ni ə /
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noun Medicine/Medical.
a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also called leu·ko·cy·to·pe·ni·a [loo-kuh-sahy-tuh-pee-nee-uh]. /ˌlu kəˌsaɪ təˈpi ni ə/.
Origin of leukopenia
OTHER WORDS FROM leukopenia
leu·ko·pe·nic, adjectiveWords nearby leukopenia
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Medical definitions for leukopenia
leukopenia
n.
An abnormally low number of white blood cells in the circulating blood.leukocytopenia
Other words from leukopenia
leu′ko•pe′nic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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