leucopenia

leu·co·pe·ni·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuh-pee-nee-uh]
- /ˌlu kəˈpi ni ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuh-pee-nee-uh]
- /ˌlu kəˈpi ni ə/

Definitions of leucopenia word

noun leucopenia a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood. 1
noun leucopenia Alternative spelling of leukopenia. 1
noun leucopenia an abnormal reduction in the number of white blood cells in the blood, characteristic of certain diseases 0

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Origin of leucopenia

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < New Latin leucopenia, equivalent to leuco- leuko- + Greek penía poverty, akin to pénesthai to be poor, toil; see -ia

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leucopenia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

leucopenia usage trend in Literature

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