Clinical Diagnosis · Haematological System · Hard
Agranulocytosis
Meaning: A severe lack of neutrophils and related white blood cells, leaving the person highly vulnerable to infection.
In practice: Carbimazole can rarely cause agranulocytosis, so patients must report any sore throat.
Word parts
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
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