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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

DEFINITIONS OF: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

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n purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors

Synonyms:
Werlhof's disease, purpura hemorrhagica, thrombocytopenic purpura
Type of:
autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder
any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
peliosis, purpura
any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding
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