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aplastic

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a·plas·tic (-plstk, -pls-)
adj.
1. Unable to form or regenerate tissue.
2. Of, relating to, or characterized by aplasia.
Aplastic
Exhibiting incomplete or faulty development.
Mentioned in: Anemias
aplastic.
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aplastic [a-plas´tik]
pertaining to or characterized by aplasia; having no tendency to develop into new tissue.
aplastic anemia any form of anemia caused by bone marrow failure or aplasia of the marrow. This may be due to chemical factors such as drugs, to physical factors such as radiation, to infection by a virus, or to idiopathic congenital defects of the stem cells of the bone marrow. It is characterized by a reduction or depletion of hemopoietic precursor cells with decreased production of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets, resulting in peripheral blood pancytopenia.
aplastic
pertaining to or characterized by aplasia; having no tendency to develop into new tissue.
aplastic anemia
see aplastic anemia.
aplastic crisis
temporary bone marrow failure associated with any disease causing a chronic hemolysis.
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Last night relatives of 19-year-old Anthony Leedham, left, spoke of their heartache after he died as a result of aplastic anaemia, a rare blood disorder.
Family's agony at death of brave Anthony; Heartache as teenager too ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Anthony Leedham, from Harton in South Shields, was due to celebrate his 20th birthday in a few days, but died on Friday as a result of aplastic anaemia - a condition that affects just one in 500,000 people each year.
Illness claims brave teen by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Persons with aplastic anemia often feel tired and have hearts that have to work harder to pump blood to the body's tissues and organs; this causes stress that, over time, can cause an irregular heart beat, an enlarged heart, or possibly heart failure.
Anemie, Causes of Anemia and Treatment by harryjackson / Health, general community
 
 
 
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