Acute myelofibrosis: A rare condition where progressive scarring or fibrosis of the bone marrow impairs it's ability to make blood cells causing symptoms such as anemia and liver and spleen enlargement. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Acute myelofibrosis is available below.
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