agranulocytic
adjective
Meaning
Characterized by a severe deficiency or total absence of granulocytes, a specific type of white blood cell essential for fighting infection.
Examples
- Doctors were concerned about the patient's agranulocytic state following the chemotherapy treatment.
- The medication was discontinued immediately after the lab report indicated an agranulocytic reaction.
Synonyms: low-count, neutropenic, leukopenic, hypogranular