(gran″u-lo-si″to-pe´ne-ә) a reduction in the number of granular leukocytes in the blood that is less severe than agranulocytosis; called also granulopenia. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
an abnormally low number of granulocytes in the circulating blood, which may lead to an increased risk of bacterial infection. In practice, the term is used to refer to neutropenia. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22225
Type: Term Pronunciation: gran′yū-lō-sī′tō-pē′nē-ă Definitions: 1. Fewer than the normal number of granular leukocytes in the blood. Synonyms: granulopenia, hypogranulocytosis Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=38327
Granulocytopenia: A marked decrease in the number of granulocytes. Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell filled with microscopic granules that are little sacs containing enzymes that digest microorganisms. Granulocytes are part of the innate, somewhat non specific infection-fighting immune system. They do not respond exclusively to specific a... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8817