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myelosuppression
[ my-eh-loh-suh-preh-shun ]
Definitions related to myelosuppression:
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A condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Myelosuppression is a side effect of some cancer treatments. When myelosuppression is severe, it is called myeloablation.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A laboratory test result indicating low production of erythrocytes, leukocytes and/or thrombocytes from the bone marrow.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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