erythrodysplasia
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-002965
A condition in which immature red blood cells (erythroid cells) in the bone marrow are abnormal in size, shape, organization, and/or number. Erythrodysplasia may be caused by vitamin deficiency or chemotherapy, or it may be a sign of refractory anemia, which is a myelodysplastic syndrome. Also called erythroid dysplasia.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-002965 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | erythroid dysplasia |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A condition in which immature red blood cells (erythroid cells) in the bone marrow are abnormal in size, shape, organization, and/or number. Erythrodysplasia may be caused by vitamin deficiency or chemotherapy, or it may be a sign of refractory anemia, which is a myelodysplastic syndrome. Also called erythroid dysplasia.",
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