myelofibrosis
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
IPA(key): /ˌmaɪ ə loʊ faɪˈbɹoʊ sɪs/
Noun edit
myelofibrosis (countable and uncountable, plural myelofibroses)
- collagen deposition by fibroblasts in the bone marrow, whether primary or secondary to other causes such as medication.
Usage notes edit
- The term usually refers to PMF (primary myelofibrosis), but secondary forms also exist, e.g. due to polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythaemia).
Translations edit
collagen deposition of fibroblasts in the bone marrow
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