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werlhof's disease

 

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Noun werlhof's disease has 1 sense
  1. thrombocytopenic purpura, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, purpura hemorrhagica, Werlhof's disease - purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors
    --1 is a kind of purpura, peliosis; autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder

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Werlhof's Disease

Definition: Werlhof's disease, also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), is a blood disorder characterized by a decrease in platelet count, leading to easy bruising and bleeding.

Usage:

Medical Sense:

Noun: Werlhof's disease is an autoimmune condition where the body destroys its own platelets, resulting in a low platelet count.

Example Sentence: Patients with Werlhof's disease usually experience frequent nosebleeds and petechiae.

Popular Sense:

Noun: In popular culture, people sometimes refer to unexplained or excessive bruising as Werlhof's disease.

Example Sentence: She was concerned about the unexplained bruising on her arm and wondered if she had Werlhof's disease.

Local Usage:

Noun: In the local community, Werlhof's disease is often used to describe a condition characterized by a high susceptibility to bruising and bleeding.

Example Sentence: The elderly population in this town believes that certain dietary habits can protect them from developing Werlhof's disease.

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