Macrothrombocytopenia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Macrothrombocytopenia is a noun meaning A form of thrombocytopenia characterised by unusually large platelets.
Meaning
A form of thrombocytopenia characterised by unusually large platelets.
Example Sentences
Absence or dysfunction of GPIb-V-IX results in the Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, a bleeding disorder characterised not only by impaired platelet adhesion, but also by macrothrombocytopenia, due to a disturbed link between the GPIb-V-IX complex and the underlying cytoskeleton during platelet and/or MK formation.
Word Forms
- macrothrombocytopenias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include macrothrombocytopaenia, macrothrombocytopathy, macrothrombocytosis, macrothrombosis, microthrombocytosis, hyperthrombocytosis.
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