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Definition of neutropenic

neutropenic

/ˌnuːtrəˈpiːnɪk/
neu · tro · pe · nic
Adverb:neutropenically
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• adjective

1

Relating to or characterized by an abnormally low concentration of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood, which often results in a high susceptibility to bacterial infections.

Example

"Because the intense chemotherapy left the patient severely neutropenic, hospital staff placed her in protective isolation to prevent opportunistic infections."

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• Rhymes for neutropenic

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'neutrophil' (a type of white blood cell) and the Greek suffix '-penia' meaning 'poverty' or 'deficiency', combined with the English adjective suffix '-ic'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neutropenic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neutropenic
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