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Meaning of IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors
 
 Synonyms: purpura hemorrhagica, thrombocytopenic purpura, Werlhof's disease
 
 See Also: autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, peliosis, purpura

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is an autoimmune disorder involving the creation of IgG autoantibodies against blood platelets.
 

 

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