Which of the following terms refers to low platelet count?
a. leukopenia
b. anemia
c. thrombocytopenia
d. neutropenia
c. Thrombocytopenia refers to low platelet count (< 20,000/mm3) and is an adverse effect of anticancer drugs.
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A) 86 B) 90 C) 96 D) 80