HealthSeptember 4, 2026

thrombocythemia

THROM-bo-sy-THEE-mee-uh

Definition

A chronic blood disorder characterized by an overproduction of platelets, which can increase the risk of blood clots.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'thrombos' (clump or clot), 'kutos' (cell), and 'haima' (blood), combined with the suffix -ia to denote a medical condition.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a specific chronic blood cancer, noting the FDA's recent approval of a new drug to treat this condition.

Blood Cancer's First New Drug in 29 Years; AI for Mammography? Phase III Myeloma Win

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