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acquired pure red cell aplasia
A rare disorder in which the bone marrow makes almost no red blood cells. It may be caused by infection or by certain drugs. Patients with this disorder may also have a thymoma (a tumor of the thymus) or an autoimmune condition such as lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Cancer treatment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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