thrombocytopenia

American  

[throm-boh-sahy-tuh-pee-nee-uh] / ˌθrɒm boʊˌsaɪ təˈpi ni ə /

noun

1. an abnormal decrease in the number of blood platelets.

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thrombocytopenia British  

/ ˌθrɒmbəʊˌsaɪtəʊˈpiːnɪə /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood

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Etymology

Origin of thrombocytopenia

First recorded in 1920–25; thrombocyte + -o- + -penia

Example Sentences

“No episodes of anaphylaxis, vaccine-enhanced COVID-19, Guillain Barré syndrome, thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, or myocarditis and/or pericarditis were observed,” the researchers wrote.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023

In August 2021, Newcastle coroner Karen Dilks said Ms Shaw had died from a very rare "vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia", a condition which leads to swelling and bleeding of the brain.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

In 2021, the system detected a link between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and a rare but potentially deadly blood clotting and bleeding syndrome called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia, or TTS.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

But the disorder — called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, or TTS — is life-threatening.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2021

As discussed earlier, an insufficient number of platelets, called thrombocytopenia, typically results in the inability of blood to form clots.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013