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sideroblastic anemia

DEFINITIONS OF: sideroblastic anemia

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n refractory anemia characterized by sideroblasts in the bone marrow

Synonyms:
sideroblastic anaemia, siderochrestic anaemia, siderochrestic anemia
Type of:
refractory anaemia, refractory anemia
any of various anemic conditions that are not successfully treated by any means other than blood transfusions (and that are not associated with another primary disease)
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