CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC MYELOFIBROSIS


Meaning of CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC MYELOFIBROSIS in English

A progressive, chronic disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and blood is made in organs such as the liver and the spleen, instead of in the bone marrow. This disease is marked by an enlarged spleen and progressive anemia. Also called agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, primary myelofibrosis, myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasia, and idiopathic myelofibrosis.

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