Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, acquired [Supplementary Concept]
A blood disorder characterized by low PLATELETS (THROMBOCYTOPENIA), small areas of bleeding under the skin (PURPURA), low red blood cell count, and HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA, causing blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body.
Date introduced: August 25, 2010
MeSH Unique ID: C536901
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Entry Terms:
- Idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Moschowitz syndrome