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Metaplastic Anemia

Description:

Metaplastic anemia refers to a rare hematological disorder characterized by abnormal changes in the bone marrow cells, leading to reduced production of healthy blood cells and the presence of abnormal cells. It is considered a subtype of myelodysplastic syndrome.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Metaplastic anemia can be a result of certain medications, exposure to toxic chemicals, and underlying genetic mutations.

Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with metaplastic anemia after undergoing a thorough blood analysis.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Metaplastic anemia patients require frequent blood transfusions to manage their condition.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed iron supplements to combat the metaplastic anemic symptoms.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Metaplastic anemia is more commonly found in older adults and is often associated with other blood disorders.

Example sentence: The elderly patient exhibited symptoms of metaplastic anemia, as well as thrombocytopenia.