Absolute neutrophil count

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Absolute neutrophil count
TermAbsolute neutrophil count
Short definitionabsolute neutrophil count (AB-soh-loot NOO-troh-fil knont) measure of the number of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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absolute neutrophil count - (pronounced) (AB-soh-loot NOO-troh-fil knont) measure of the number of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. They help the body fight infection. An absolute neutrophil count can be used to screen for infection, inflammation, leukemia, and other conditions. The lower a person's absolute neutrophil count, the higher their risk of getting an infection. An absolute neutrophil count of less than 500 means there is a high risk of infection. Cancer treatment such as B. chemotherapy, can reduce the absolute neutrophil count. Also called ANC

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