Myelosuppression

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018047",
  "term": "Myelosuppression",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Suppression of the formation of bone marrow\n\n2. Decreased bone marrow function that results in reduced production of red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.\n\n3. A condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Myelosuppression is a side effect of some cancer treatments. When myelosuppression is severe, it is called myeloablation.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Glossary",
    "NIH AIDS Info Glossary",
    "NIH National Cancer Institute Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/myelosuppression/"
}