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postpolycythemic myeloid metaplasia |
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postpolycythemic myeloid metaplasia [-pol′isīthē′mik] Etymology: L, post + Gk, polys, many, kytos, cell, haima, blood, myelos, marrow, eidos, form, meta, with, plassein, to mold a late development in polycythemia vera, characterized by anemia caused by sclerosis of the bone marrow. The production of red blood cells occurs only in the liver and spleen. This condition is frequently complicated by leukemia, especially if the patient has been treated with ionizing radiation. See also myelofibrosis, myeloid metaplasia, polycythemia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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