thrombotic thrombocytopenia

Meaning

Noun

• A malady in which blood clot form in the blood, while at the same time, platelet, a blood clotting element, are in low supply in the blood.

Related

Narrower meaning words

• thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome
• vaccination-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT)

Broader meaning words

• cytopenia
• thrombocytopenia