{"termId":729976,"language":"en","dictionary":"Cancer.gov","audience":"Patient","termName":"absolute neutrophil count","firstLetter":"a","prettyUrlName":"absolute-neutrophil-count","pronunciation":{"key":"(AB-soh-loot NOO-troh-fil kownt)","audio":"https://nci-media.cancer.gov/pdq/media/audio/741057.mp3"},"definition":{"html":"A measure of the number of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. They help the body fight infection. An absolute neutrophil count may be used to check for infection, inflammation, leukemia, and other conditions. The lower a person's absolute neutrophil count is, the higher the risk is of getting an infection.   Having an absolute neutrophil count of less than 500 means there is a high risk of getting an infection.  Cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, may reduce the absolute neutrophil count. Also called ANC.","text":"A measure of the number of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. They help the body fight infection. An absolute neutrophil count may be used to check for infection, inflammation, leukemia, and other conditions. The lower a person's absolute neutrophil count is, the higher the risk is of getting an infection.   Having an absolute neutrophil count of less than 500 means there is a high risk of getting an infection.  Cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, may reduce the absolute neutrophil count. Also called ANC."},"otherLanguages":[{"language":"es","termName":"recuento absoluto de neutrófilos","prettyUrlName":"recuento-absoluto-de-neutrofilos"}],"relatedResources":[],"media":[]}