Severe Myelosuppression at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Severe Myelosuppression? Severe reduction in the numbers of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the bone marrow. Severe myelosuppression is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Also called myeloablation.

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