noun
agranulocytosis
Medical term for a severe acute condition involving a marked decrease or absence of granulocytes in the blood.
顆粒球減少症は、薬剤の副作用として起こることがあります。
Agranulocytosis can occur as a side effect of medication.
Synonym also meaning agranulocytosis; 顆粒球減少症 emphasizes the reduction, while 無顆粒球症 suggests complete absence.
Compound of 顆粒球 (granulocyte) + 減少 (decrease) + 症 (condition/disease).