aplastic anemia

Meaning

A rare condition where the bone marrow fails to produce sufficient new blood cells, leading to a deficiency of red cells, white cells, and platelets.

Examples

• Doctors diagnosed him with aplastic anemia after his routine blood tests showed dangerously low counts across all cell lines.
• Treatment options for aplastic anemia often include blood transfusions, immunosuppressive therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.