Definition

Describing a condition where there is a lower than normal number of white blood cells in the body, which can affect the immune system.

Example

The patient was diagnosed as leukopenic after the blood tests showed a significant drop in white blood cell count.

Conversation

I heard that Mark has been feeling really weak lately.

Yeah, he mentioned he’s been leukopenic since his last treatment.

That sounds serious; is he okay?

He's getting help, but it's tough for him right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leukopenic → It is formed from "leuko-" (from Greek "leukos", meaning white) and "penic" (from Greek "penia", meaning deficiency). The word "leukopenic" refers to a condition characterized by a deficiency of white blood cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'white' ('leuko-') and 'deficiency' ('penia') to remember that 'leukopenic' describes a condition of having a deficiency of white blood cells.

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