myelofibrosis
/ˌmaɪəloʊfaɪˈbroʊsɪs/
noun
- A rare bone marrow disorder in which the marrow is replaced by scar tissue, leading to problems with blood cell production.
- The patient was diagnosed with myelofibrosis after experiencing severe fatigue and weight loss.
- Doctors monitor myelofibrosis closely because it can sometimes turn into a more serious form of leukemia.
- Myelofibrosis can cause an enlarged spleen because the body tries to make blood cells in other organs.