pancytopenia

noun

pan·cy·to·pe·nia | \ ˌpan-ˌsī-tə-ˈpē-nē-ə

Definition of pancytopenia

: an abnormal reduction in the number of erythrocytes, white blood cells, and blood platelets in the blood also : a disorder (such as aplastic anemia) characterized by such a reduction

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Recent Examples on the Web As of August 2, there were at least 528 reports of feline pancytopenia in the UK. — Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021 As stated by the FSA, there is no definitive evidence to confirm a link at this stage between the cat food products and feline pancytopenia. — Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021 As of Monday, Aug. 2, at least 528 cases of feline pancytopenia have been reported, according to the RVC. — Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2021

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pancytopenia

noun

pan·cy·to·pe·nia | \ ˌpan-ˌsīt-ə-ˈpē-nē-ə

Medical Definition of pancytopenia

: an abnormal reduction in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets in the blood also : a disorder (as aplastic anemia) characterized by such a reduction