Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005579",
  "term": "Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) and purpura, which are purple spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own platelets. This condition can be acute or chronic and is diagnosed after ruling out other causes of thrombocytopenia.",
  "synonyms": [
    "immune thrombocytopenic purpura"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "platelet",
    "purpura"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1181 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura/"
}