Alternate Names : Granulocytopenia, Granulopenia, Neutropenia
Definition
Agranulocytosis means a failure of the bone marrow to make enough white blood cells (neutrophils). Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Agranulocytosis is one cause of a person not having enough of a specific type of white blood cells, called neutrophils or granulocytes.
A low neutrophil count (neutropenia) may also occur when white blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced.
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Blood cells
Blood is comprised of red blood cells, platelets, and various white blood cells.
Agranulocytosis: Overview, Causes
Agranulocytosis: Symptoms & Signs,
Review Date : 1/12/2009
Reviewed By : Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Reviewed By : Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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