Fanconi anemia

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A rare inherited disorder in which the bone marrow does not make blood cells. It is usually diagnosed in children between 2 and 15 years old. Symptoms include frequent infections, easy bleeding, and extreme tiredness. People with Fanconi anemia may have a small skeleton and brown spots on the skin. They also have an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

An autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by bone marrow failure, skeletal abnormalities, and an increase incidence of development of neoplasias. (NCI Thesaurus)

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