National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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A decrease in neutrophil count is present in what condition?

  1. granulocytosis

  2. granulocytopenia

  3. leukopenia

  4. neutrophilia

The correct answer is: granulocytopenia

A decrease in neutrophil count is called granulocytopenia. Granulocytosis (A) is an increase in neutrophil count. Leukopenia (C) refers to an overall decrease in white blood cell count, which includes neutrophils. Neutrophilia (D) is an increase in the number of neutrophils. Therefore, B is the only option that specifically refers to a decrease in neutrophil count.