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cytopenia

/sɪˈtoʊpiə/ noun · British & US
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What does cytopenia mean?

noun

A condition characterized by a decrease in the number of blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets, which can be caused by various factors including bone marrow failure, autoimmune disorders, or cancer treatment.

Example

"The patient's cytopenia was a result of the chemotherapy, which had suppressed her bone marrow's ability to produce new blood cells."

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