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Glanzmann's thrombasthenia

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Glanz·mann's thrombasthenia (glnzmnz, gläntsmänz)
n.
An inherited hemorrhagic disorder characterized by normal or prolonged bleeding time, normal coagulation time but defective clot retraction, and normal platelet count but morphologic or functional abnormality of platelets. Also called Glanzmann's disease.


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Mr Justice Astill said although Mrs Wood was suffering from a rare genetic blood disorder known as Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia, the hospital should have done more to prevent her death.
 
 
 
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