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A 29-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: thrombocytopenia?
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Dr. Herbert Duvivieranswered
Hematology and Oncology 34 years experience
Thrombocytopenia: Platelet count less than the normal range of 150, 000 to 400, 000.
Penia = low
thrombocytes = platelets
thrombocytopenia = low platelets.
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Last updated Sep 10, 2013
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