eosinopenia
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Definition
Noun: A decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses, particularly against parasites and in allergic reactions. Eosinopenia describes a state where their count is lower than the normal range.
Usage
This is a medical term used primarily in clinical and laboratory contexts to describe a specific hematological finding. * The patient's blood test revealed eosinopenia, which the doctor noted in the report. * Eosinopenia can sometimes be observed during acute stress or infection.
Advanced Usage
- As a diagnostic indicator: Eosinopenia is not a disease itself but a sign that may point to other conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome or acute bacterial infections.
- Persistent eosinopenia was one of the clues leading to the diagnosis.
Variants and Related Words
- Eosinophil (noun): The type of white blood cell whose decrease defines eosinopenia.
- Eosinophilia (noun): The opposite condition—an in the number of eosinophils in the blood.
- -penia (suffix): A suffix meaning "deficiency" or "lack," as in (deficiency of white cells) or (deficiency of platelets).
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning in medical terminology.
Synonyms
- Decreased eosinophil count
- Low eosinophil level (A true single-word synonym is rare for such specific technical terms.)
Idioms
Not applicable. This is a precise scientific term and is not used idiomatically.
Phrasal Verbs
Not applicable.
Noun
- a decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood