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lymphopenia

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[lim-foh-pee-nee-uh, -peen-yuh] / ˌlɪm foʊˈpi ni ə, -ˈpin jə /

noun

Pathology.
  1. a reduction in the number of lymphocytes in the blood.


Etymology

Origin of lymphopenia

From New Latin, dating back to 1905–10; see origin at lympho-, -penia

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It has further ongoing and planned trials for the treatment of bladder cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, glioblastoma, sepsis, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and lymphopenia.

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

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