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| A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web-like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult. Having Plummer-Vinson syndrome may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Also called Paterson-Kelly syndrome and sideropenic dysphagia. |
Previous Definitions: | plexiform neurofibroma, plexopathy, plicamycin, PLL, ploidy | Next Definitions: | pluripotent, pluripotent stem cell, pM-81, PMN, PN401 |
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