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Leukopenia is the scientific term for having a low white blood cell count. It’s considered a more general term than neutropenia, which is specific to only one type of white blood cell (the neutrophil).  

The Greek prefix “leuko-” means white, while the suffix “-penia”  means “too few.” So, it encompasses all types of white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils....