adjective
- relating to or characterized by aplasia; unable to form or develop normal tissue or cells, especially in the bone marrow
Usage: medical term; commonly used in hematology and oncology
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with aplastic anemia after blood tests showed a severe deficiency in red blood cells.
- Aplastic bone marrow can result from chemotherapy or exposure to certain toxins.
- Doctors monitored the aplastic condition closely to determine the best treatment approach.
- The aplastic crisis required an immediate blood transfusion.
- Some medications can trigger aplastic changes in the bone marrow.