Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Noun)
Meaning
Purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Thrombocytopenic purpura is characterized by a sharp decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, leading to widespread bruising and bleeding.
- A rare side effect of certain medications is thrombocytopenic purpura, which can be life-threatening if left untreated.
- Hematologists often diagnose thrombocytopenic purpura through a combination of blood tests and physical examination.
- In some cases, thrombocytopenic purpura may be an autoimmune disorder, with the immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying healthy platelets.
- Thrombocytopenic purpura can also be caused by bone marrow disorders, such as aplastic anemia or leukemia.