eosinopenia

(noun)

Eosinopenia is a form of agranulocytosis where the number of eosinophil granulocyte is lower than expected; usually a predictor of bacterial infection.

Related Terms

Examples of eosinopenia in the following topics:

  • Typhoid Fever

    • There is leukopenia (a decrease in the number of circulating white blood cells), with eosinopenia and relative lymphocytosis.