aplastic anemia
Definition
- Noun:
- A medical condition: Aplastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by a deficiency of all types of blood cells (pancytopenia) due to the failure of the bone marrow to produce sufficient new blood cells. This failure can be caused by factors such as exposure to toxic chemicals, radiation, certain medications, autoimmune diseases, or viral infections.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with aplastic anemia after experiencing severe fatigue and frequent infections.
- Treatment for aplastic anemia may include blood transfusions, medication, or a bone marrow transplant.
- Exposure to benzene is a known risk factor for developing aplastic anemia.
Advanced Usage
- "Severe aplastic anemia": A more critical form of the condition requiring immediate and aggressive treatment.
- He was hospitalized for severe aplastic anemia and placed on the transplant list.
Variants and Related Words
- Aplastic anaemia (n): The British English spelling variant.
- Bone marrow failure (n): A broader term describing the underlying mechanism of aplastic anemia.
- Pancytopenia (n): The clinical finding of low counts for all major blood cell types, which is a hallmark of aplastic anemia.
Synonyms
- Bone marrow failure anemia: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the cause.
- Hypoplastic anemia: A less common term sometimes used interchangeably, though it may refer to a less severe form.
Related Phrases
- To be treated for aplastic anemia: To undergo medical therapy for the condition.
- She is being treated for aplastic anemia with immunosuppressive drugs.
- To succumb to aplastic anemia: A formal phrase meaning to die as a result of the disease.
- Before modern treatments, many patients succumbed to aplastic anemia.
Noun
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anemia characterized by pancytopenia resulting from failure of the bone marrow; can be caused by neoplasm or by toxic exposure
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