MDS
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Term | MDS |
Short definition | MDS - A type of cancer in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets) and there are abnormal cells in the blood and/or bone marrow. When there are fewer healthy blood cells, infection, anemia, or bleeding can occur. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
MDS - A type of cancer in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets) and there are abnormal cells in the blood and/or bone marrow. When there are fewer healthy blood cells, infection, anemia, or bleeding can occur. Sometimes MDS becomes acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Also called myelodysplastic syndrome
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MDS
- Wikipedia's article - MDS
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