Myelosuppression
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| Myelosuppression | |
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| Term | Myelosuppression |
| Short definition | Myelosuppression - (pronounced) (MY-eh-loh-suh-PREH-avoid) A condition in which bone marrow activity is reduced, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Myelosuppression is a side effect of some cancer treatments. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Myelosuppression - (pronounced) (MY-eh-loh-suh-PREH-avoid) A condition in which bone marrow activity is reduced, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Myelosuppression is a side effect of some cancer treatments. When the myelosuppression is severe, it is called myeloablation
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