cyclic neutropenia

cyclic neutropenia

n.

See periodic neutropenia.

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cyclic neutropenia (nōō´trpē´nē),

n a hereditary disease primarily afflicting young children and infants; characterized by flulike symptoms (weakness, tenderness in the pharynx, aching head, and fever) as well as stomatitis, periodontitis, and gingivitis; cycles every 3 to 4 weeks with painful lesions and damage to the alveolar bone; should be medicated with antibiotics prior to any oral surgery.