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Thrombocytopenia |
| Definition: |
| Thrombocytopenia is a disorder in which the number of platelets (a type of blood cell) is abnormally low, sometimes associated with abnormal bleeding.
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| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: |
Platelets are cells in the blood that help blood to clot. Thrombocytopenia refers to any disorder in which there are not enough platelets. These include:
Thrombocytopenia can also be associated with cancers of the blood and with disorders that cause bone marrow dysfunction. |
Reviewed By: Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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