Definition of Essential thrombocytopenia

1. Noun. The primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.).

Generic synonyms: Thrombocytopenia, Thrombopenia

Medical Definition of Essential thrombocytopenia

1. A primary form of thrombocytopenia, in contrast to secondary forms that are associated with metastatic neoplasms, tuberculosis, and leukaemia involving the bone marrow, or with direct suppression of bone marrow by the use of chemical agents, or with other conditions. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Essential Thrombocytopenia

essential fatty acid
essential fever
essential food factors
essential gene
essential hypertension
essential hypertension
essential oil
essential oils
essential phthisis bulbi
essential progressive atrophy of iris
essential pruritus
essential tachycardia
essential telangiectasia
essential thrombocythaemia
essential thrombocytopenia (current term)
essential thrombocytopenia (current term)
essential tremor
essential tremor
Esser graft
Esser operation
esses
Essex
essex-lopresti fracture
Essick's cell bands
Essig splint
essive
essives
essoin
essoiner
essoiners

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