NIH MeSH · D000380Diseases
Agranulocytosis
Also known asAgranulocytoses · Granulocytopenia · Granulocytopenias
Definition
A decrease in the number of GRANULOCYTES; (BASOPHILS; EOSINOPHILS; and NEUTROPHILS).
MeSH classification
- C15.378.243.750.184
- C15.378.553.546.184
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What does Agranulocytosis mean in medicine?
A decrease in the number of GRANULOCYTES; (BASOPHILS; EOSINOPHILS; and NEUTROPHILS). This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Agranulocytosis known by any other names?
Yes. Agranulocytosis is also referred to as Agranulocytoses, Granulocytopenia, Granulocytopenias in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Agranulocytosis sit in the medical classification?
Agranulocytosis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C15.378.243.750.184, C15.378.553.546.184). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000380) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗