lymphopenia

[ lim-foh-pee-nee-uh, -peen-yuh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a reduction in the number of lymphocytes in the blood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphopenia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1905–10; lympho-, -penia

Example Sentences

Biogen said the Tecfidera patient who died suffered a severe case of lymphopenia, a reduction in a type of white blood cell.

From Washington Times