Definition of "thrombocytopenic" [thrombocytopenic]

• Having an abnormally low number of platelets in one's blood. (adjective)

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• "Two recent drug approvals, Vectibix for colon cancer and NPlate for a rare auto-immune condition known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura, are unlikely to become blockbusters soon."
• "The serious problems included a blood disorder (hemolytic uremic syndrome/thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura) that causes blood clots and can lead to kidney impairment."
• "The serious problems included a blood disorder hemolytic uremic syndrome/thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura that causes blood clots and can lead to kidney impairment."