noun
- Plural of myelofibrosis; conditions characterized by the replacement of bone marrow with fibrous tissue, leading to abnormal blood cell production.
Usage: medical/hematology term; typically used in clinical or research contexts
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with one of several myelofibroses affecting the hematopoietic system.
- Researchers studied different myelofibroses to understand their underlying genetic mutations.
- Primary myelofibroses and secondary myelofibroses require different treatment approaches.
- The clinic specializes in treating rare myelofibroses in pediatric patients.
- Bone marrow biopsies confirmed myelofibroses in multiple family members.