Severe myelosuppression

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A severe form of myelosuppression. Myelosuppression is a condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Also called myeloablation. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Severe reduction of bone marrow function secondary to drug treatment. It results in anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. (NCI Thesaurus)

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency with Absence of T, Normal B Cells

An inherited, severe immunodeficiency disorder characterized by abnormalities in the development and function of T cell immunity. The peripheral T lymphocytes are…

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency with Absence of T and B Cells

An inherited, severe immunodeficiency disorder characterized by abnormalities in the development and function of T and B cell immunity. The peripheral T…

Severe combined immunodeficiency disease

A rare, inherited disease that is marked by a lack of B lymphocytes (white blood cells that make antibodies and help fight…

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency

X-linked or autosomal recessive disorder characterized by defects of both humoral and cell mediated immunity, resulting in low or absent antibody levels,…

Severe Cardiac Valve Stenosis

The cardiac valve orifice is abnormally narrow, to a severe degree.

Severe Cardiac Valve Regurgitation

Evidence of severe retrograde blood flow through the valve(s) of the heart.