
Thrombocytopenia
📋Overview
Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are essential for normal blood clotting. The term 'thrombocytopenia' is the preferred modern term and encompasses various causes and presentations. It is not a single disease but a laboratory finding that can result from many underlying disorders.
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