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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.
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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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On July 4, 1934, at the age of 67, Curie died of aplastic anemia, a blood disease that often results from radiation exposure.
hydrops fetalis), transient aplastic crisis, and disease in immunocompromised patients (2).
Other inhalants such as benzene (found in gasoline) can compromise the body's ability to produce blood cells, which can lead to a life-threatening disease called aplastic anemia.
 
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