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