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thrombopenia

thrombopenia

9.9
A low number of tiny blood parts that help stop bleeding
  • noun
  • /θrɒmboʊˈpiːniə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : trombocitopenia
  • Doctors monitor for thrombopenia in patients receiving chemotherapy, as it can lead to increased bruising and bleeding.

Examples

  • A routine blood test revealed the patient had thrombopenia and was at risk of excessive bleeding.

  • The presence of thrombopenia often prompts further investigation into possible bone marrow disorders.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with thrombopenia.

  • Patients with thrombopenia may experience excessive bleeding.

  • A routine blood test revealed the patient had thrombopenia and was at risk of excessive bleeding.

  • Doctors monitor for thrombopenia in patients receiving chemotherapy, as it can lead to increased bruising and bleeding.

  • The presence of thrombopenia often prompts further investigation into possible bone marrow disorders.

Synonyms

thrombocytopenia
vsthrombopenia
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A low number of small blood cells that help stop bleeding

is the general condition without mentioning increased bleeding risk

Antonyms

thrombocytosis
  • Specialized
9.9

An increase in the number of platelets, tiny blood cells that help clot blood, which can cause dangerous clots

Surface Forms

thrombopenia singular
thrombopenias plural

Morphology

thrombopenia = thrombo + penia

The components 'thrombo' and 'penia' are not standalone English words, and the medical meaning is not transparently derived from common English vocabulary.

Etymology

Thrombopenia comes from two Greek parts: thrombo- meaning 'clot' and -penia meaning 'lack', like the English word 'penury' for great lack. So thrombopenia literally means a 'lack of clotting parts' and today it refers to having too few platelets, the small blood cells that help stop bleeding.