Etymology

granulocytopenia

Today it means: An abnormally low concentration of granulocytes in the blood, which reduces the body's resistance to many infections. Full definition →

Ancient Greek πενῐ́ᾱ (penĭ́ā) ← English granulocyte
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  1. Englishgranulocyte
  2. Ancient Greekπενῐ́ᾱ (penĭ́ā)
  3. English todaygranulocytopenia

From granulocyte + -penia.

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