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What is the medical term meaning deficiency of platelets with hemorrhages into the skin?
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∙ 13y ago
Platelets (aka thrombocytes) are small cell fragments that are involved in hemostasis (a complex process which causes the bleeding process to stop) leading to the formaton of blood clots.
Thrombocytopenia refers to the bleeding disorder caused by platelet deficiency or dysfunction. It could cause hemorrages into the skin and other areas.
A variety of conditions could lead to platelet disorders including:
- inherited (genetic) conditions
- bone marrow disorders
- drugs such as heparin, quinine, sulfa antibiotics and gold salts may decrease number of platelets
- diseases such as HIV, liver disease, kidney faliure, multiple myeloma, cirrhosis of the liver
- autoimmune diseases such as lupus
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