agranulocytosis
noun
agran·u·lo·cy·to·sis
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plural agranulocytoses\ -ˈtō-ˌsēz
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Definition of agranulocytosis
: an acute febrile condition marked by severe decrease in blood granulocytes and often associated with the use of certain drugs
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agranulocytosis
noun
agran·u·lo·cy·to·sis
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plural agranulocytoses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of agranulocytosis
: an acute blood disorder that is marked by a decrease of circulating granulocytes (such as neutrophils) and is characterized especially by weakness, chills, swollen neck, sore throat, mouth ulcers, and jaundice
Note: Agranulocytosis results from a decline in the production of granulocytes or from granulocyte destruction. It is typically an acquired condition occurring as a side effect of certain drugs or chemotherapy or sometimes as a complication of various medical conditions (such as infection, autoimmune disease, or aplastic anemia).
— called also agranulocytic angina, granulocytopenia