Medical Definition of Polycythaemia vera

1. A condition characterised by enlargement of the spleen and the increased production of red blood cells by the bone marrow. Diagnosis is based on an increased number and volume of red cells. The total number of white blood cells and platelets may also be increased. Treatment will vary according to the age of the patient and severity of the disease. This condition carries an increased risk of developing acute leukaemia. The disease usually begins in late middle life and is slightly more common in males. (11 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polycythaemia Vera

polycystic disease of kidneys
polycystic kidney
polycystic kidney disease
polycystic kidney disease
polycystic liver
polycystic liver disease
polycystic ovarian disease
polycystic ovary
polycystic ovary syndrome
polycystid
polycystidea
polycystina
polycystine
polycythaemia
polycythaemia rubra vera
polycythaemia vera (current term)
polycythemia
polycythemia
polycythemias
polycythemia hypertonica
polycythemia rubra
polycythemia rubra vera
polycythemia vera
polycythemic
polycyttaria
polydactyl
polydactylies
polydactylism
polydactylous
polydactylous

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