granulocyte transfusion
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granulocyte transfusion
Abbreviation: GTXThe transfusion of mature granulocytic white blood cells for use in infected patients with severe neutropenia (an absolute neutrophil count < 500 cells/mL). GTX is used primarily to treat patients with refractory infections due to neutropenia caused by cancer chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation.
See also: transfusion
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