Condition
Agranulocytosis
David Cohen, M.D.Published 12 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Agranulocytosis is a condition in which there is an insufficient number of white blood cells called neutrophils or granulocytes.
- This can be caused by a failure of the bone marrow to make sufficient neutrophils or when white blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced.
Alternative names
Granulocytopenia; Granulopenia; Neutropenia
Definition
Agranulocytosis is a condition in which there is an insufficient number of white blood cells called neutrophils or granulocytes. This can be caused by a failure of the bone marrow to make sufficient neutrophils or when white blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced. Affected people are susceptible to infections.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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