aplastic anemia

aplastic anemia definition - medical

aplastic anemia

noun
A form of anemia in which the capacity of the bone marrow to generate red blood cells is defective, caused by bone marrow disease or exposure to toxic agents, such as radiation, chemicals, or drugs.

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