Essential thrombocytopenia: A rare blood disorder characterized by an excessively low number of platelets in the blood which often results in hemorrhages. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Essential thrombocytopenia is available below.
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The primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by with other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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