Myelosuppression

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007735",
  "term": "Myelosuppression",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reduction in the production of blood cells by the bone marrow, leading to decreased levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This condition is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. It can increase the risk of infection, anemia, and bleeding.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "blood dyscrasia",
    "leukocytopenia",
    "lymphocytopenia",
    "myeloid",
    "pancytopenia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1217 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/myelosuppression/"
}