Condition
Acquired aplastic anemia
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 6 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Anemia - secondary aplastic; Secondary aplastic anemia
Definition
Secondary aplastic anemia is a failure of the bone marrow to form enough blood cells. All blood cell types are affected.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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