Aplastic

/əˈplæstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by aplasia; unable to form or develop tissue normally.

Etymology

From aplasia + Greek '-ic' (adjective suffix). Became a standard medical adjective in the 20th century, particularly used in hematology.

Kelly Says

Aplastic anemia is one of the most serious blood disorders because the bone marrow literally stops making blood cells—patients are essentially running on fumes and need careful medical management to survive.

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