PNH
Alternative names
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Definition
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare, acquired disorder of red blood cells in which an abnormal cell surface molecule leads to premature destruction of the cells. This destruction is intermittent (paroxysmal).
Also check Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Last revised: December 7, 2012
by Mamikon Bozoyan, M.D.
by Mamikon Bozoyan, M.D.
Medical Encyclopedia
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9
All ArmMed Media material is provided for information only and is neither advice nor a substitute for proper medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns.