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lymphopenia

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lym·​pho·​pe·​nia | \ ˌlim(p)-fə-ˈpē-nē-ə How to pronounce lymphopenia (audio) \

Medical Definition of lymphopenia

: reduction in the number of lymphocytes circulating in the blood of humans or animals

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lymphopenic \ -​ˈpē-​nik How to pronounce lymphopenia (audio) \ adjective

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“Lymphopenia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lymphopenia. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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