The term ____ describes any situation in which the total number of leukocytes in the circulating blood is less than normal.
A) leukopenia
B) polycythemia
C) thrombocytopenia
D) thrombocytosis

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The term leukopenia specifically refers to a decrease in the total number of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodstream. Polycythemia is an increase in the number of red blood cells, while thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Thrombocytosis is an increase in the number of platelets.

The Term ____ Describes Any Situation in Which the Total