Sunday, July 19, 2009

Neutropenia

Neutropenia" is a condition in which the number of neutrophils in the bloodstream is decreased. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell also known as polymorphonuclear leukocytes or PMNs. Neutropenia affects the body's ability to fight off infections.
White blood cells are also known as leukocytes. There are five major types of white blood cells:

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