What is the definition or description of: myelodysplastic syndrome?

MDS: Myelodysplastic syndrome (mds) is a bone marrow disorder which causes low blood counts (anemia, and low white cells and platelets) and a tendendency to develop leukemia. There are several different forms of mds and many different types of treatment. Hematologists and oncologists are the doctors that specialize in treating this condition. The diagnosis is made by performing a bone marrow biopsy.

MDS: Is a condition with ineffective development or maturation of blood cells in the bone marrow. Bone marrow examination is typically recommended for diagnosis. Blood findings can vary (low hemoglobin, low white cells or low platelets can be seen).

See below...: The myelodysplastic syndromes (mds) are a group of clonal hematopoietic stem cell diseases characterized by cytopenia(s), dysplasia in one or more of the major myeloid cell lines, ineffective hematopoiesis, and increased risk of development of acute myeloid leukemia (aml). (reference: who) mds represent a form of bone marrow cancer that is usually less aggressive than acute leukemia.