pancytopenia
noun
pan·cy·to·pe·nia
ˌpan-ˌsī-tə-ˈpē-nē-ə 
: an abnormal reduction in the number of erythrocytes, white blood cells, and blood platelets in the blood
also
: a disorder (such as aplastic anemia) characterized by such a reduction
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As of August 2, there were at least 528 reports of feline pancytopenia in the UK.
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Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021
As stated by the FSA, there is no definitive evidence to confirm a link at this stage between the cat food products and feline pancytopenia.
—Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021
As of Monday, Aug. 2, at least 528 cases of feline pancytopenia have been reported, according to the RVC.
—Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2021
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Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021
As stated by the FSA, there is no definitive evidence to confirm a link at this stage between the cat food products and feline pancytopenia.
—Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021
As of Monday, Aug. 2, at least 528 cases of feline pancytopenia have been reported, according to the RVC.
—Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2021
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“Pancytopenia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancytopenia. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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pancytopenia
noun
pan·cy·to·pe·nia
ˌpan-ˌsīt-ə-ˈpē-nē-ə
: an abnormal reduction in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets in the blood
also
: a disorder (as aplastic anemia) characterized by such a reduction
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