Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penia
Noun
/ˈpiːniə/
Definition
A term used in medical language to denote a deficiency or lack of something, typically associated with blood cell counts.
Examples
- Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of white blood cells.
- Thrombocytopenia refers to a low platelet count in the blood.
- Anemia is a type of penia related to a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Meaning
Penia refers to a condition where there is a lower than normal level of a particular substance or cell type in the body. It is often attached to specific terms to indicate which element is deficient.
Synonyms
- Deficiency
- Insufficiency
- Shortage
- Reduction
