-penia

a combining form used in the formation of compound words that have the general sense “lack, deficiency,” as specified by the initial element: leukopenia.

Origin of -penia

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek penía poverty, need

Words nearby -penia

-pathia, -pathic, -pathy, -ped, -pede, -penia, -person, -petal, -pexy, -phage, -phagia

Medical definitions for -penia

-penia

suff.

Lack; deficiency:leukopenia.