Siderochrestic Anaemia (Noun)
Meaning
Refractory anemia characterized by sideroblasts in the bone marrow.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia, a type of refractory anemia characterized by the presence of sideroblasts in the bone marrow.
- Sideroblastic anemia is a rare form of anemia that occurs when the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy red blood cells, leading to fatigue and weakness.
- The pathologist's report revealed the presence of ringed sideroblasts in the bone marrow, confirming the diagnosis of sideroblastic anemia.
- After undergoing several tests, the doctor diagnosed the patient with congenital sideroblastic anemia, a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin.
- Sideroblastic anemia can be acquired or inherited, and treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause of the condition.