thrombasthenia

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Noun thrombasthenia has 1 sense

thrombasthenia - a rare autosomal recessive disease in which the platelets do not produce clots in the normal way and hemorrhage results
--₁ is a kind of autosomal recessive disease, autosomal recessive defect

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Thrombasthenia

Description:

Thrombasthenia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by defective platelet function, leading to abnormal blood clot formation. This condition can result in excessive bleeding and bruising due to impaired platelet aggregation.

Sample Sentences:

Due to her thrombasthenia, Emma experiences difficulty in stopping bleeding even from minor cuts.
Thrombasthenia can lead to prolonged bleeding after surgical procedures.
Individuals with thrombasthenia should avoid activities that can increase the risk of injury.

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