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Leucopenia - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Feb 21, 2016

Glossary

Spleenomegaly - Enlargement of spleen.

Idiopathic - Cause not known.

Swabs - Ear bud like sticks but slightly larger in size.

Published on Feb 11, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 21, 2016

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