| myelodysplastic syndrome | <syndrome> A group of disorders characterised by low white blood cell counts, low platelet counts, and, in some cases, increased monocytes. The primary problem is in the bone marrow cellularity. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| myelodysplastic syndromes | Conditions in which the bone marrow shows qualitative and quantitative changes suggestive of a preleukaemic process, but having a chronic course that does not necessarily terminate as acute leukaemia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| syndrome, myelodysplastic | A condition in which the bone marrow does not function normally. It does not produce enough blood cells. This condition may progress and become acute leukaemia. Myelodysplastic syndrome also is called preleukaemia or smoldering leukaemia. (12 Dec 1998) |
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