Question

which of the following terms means too few red (cells)?
a leukocytosis
b erythrocytosis
c hematocytosis
d erythropenia

Explanation:

Leukocytosis refers to an increase in white - blood cell count. Erythrocytosis is an increase in red - blood cell count. Hematocytosis is a general term for an increase in the proportion of blood cells. Erythropenia means a decrease (too few) in red - blood cells.

Answer:

D. erythropenia