Problem

Leukopenia

Other Names:
Leucopenia
Nature:

Leukopenia (from Greek λευκός (leukos) 'white' and πενία (penia) 'deficiency') is a decrease in the number of leukocytes (WBC). Found in the blood, they are the white blood cells, and are the body's primary defense against an infection. Thus the condition of leukopenia places individuals at increased risk of infection.

Broader Problems:
Blood cell diseases
Aggravates:
Blood infections
Subject(s):
Medicine Blood
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
05.03.2000 – 00:00 CET