thrombocytopenia
/ˌθrɑmbəˌsaɪtəˈpiːniə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of platelets, increasing the risk of bleeding.
- The patient was diagnosed with thrombocytopenia after routine blood work.
- Thrombocytopenia can cause easy bruising and prolonged bleeding from cuts.
- Chemotherapy sometimes leads to thrombocytopenia as a side effect.