Definition of Aplastic anaemia

1. Noun. Anemia characterized by pancytopenia resulting from failure of the bone marrow; can be caused by neoplasm or by toxic exposure.

Exact synonyms: Aplastic Anemia
Generic synonyms: Anaemia, Anemia

Medical Definition of Aplastic anaemia

1. This form of anaemia occurs when the bone marrow ceases sufficient red and white blood cell production. It may be induced by exposures to high levels of toxic chemicals, radiation and certain drugs. It is generally unresponsive to specific therapy, often accompanied by granulocytopenia and thrombocytopenia, in which the bone marrow may not necessarily be hypocellular or hypoplastic but fails to produce adequate numbers of peripheral blood elements. The term actually is all inclusive and most probably encompasses several clinical syndromes. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (29 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aplastic Anaemia

apjohnite
aplacental
aplacentata
aplacophora
aplacophoran
aplanat
aplanatic
aplanatic lens
aplanatic points
aplanatism
aplanats
aplasia
aplasias
aplastic
aplastic anaemia (current term)
aplastic anemia
aplastic lymph
aplenty
aplite
aplites
aplitic
aplomb
aplombs
aplotomy
aplowite
aplustre
aplustres
aplyed

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