fanconi's anaemia
Definition
Noun: A rare, inherited blood disorder characterized by a failure of the bone marrow to produce sufficient amounts of all types of blood cells (pancytopenia) and physical abnormalities. It is a type of aplastic anemia.
Usage
This term is used specifically in medical contexts to refer to this genetic condition. * The patient was diagnosed with Fanconi's anaemia in early childhood. * Research into Fanconi's anaemia has provided insights into DNA repair mechanisms.
Advanced Usage
- The condition is often discussed in relation to its high risk of progressing to acute myeloid leukemia or other cancers.
- Fanconi's anaemia is a model disease for studying bone marrow failure syndromes.
Variants and Related Words
- Fanconi anemia (alternative spelling, more common in American English)
- FA (common medical abbreviation)
Synonyms
- Fanconi's pancytopenia
- Constitutional aplastic anemia (in specific contexts)
Notes on Different Meanings
This term has only one specific meaning as a medical condition named after the Swiss pediatrician Guido Fanconi. It is not to be confused with other types of anemia.
Noun
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a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow
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