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MyelosuppressionAudio (En español)

Also known as: Bone Marrow Suppression

Impaired bone marrow function. Myelosuppression reduces bone marrow production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs may cause myelosuppression.

See Related Term(s):  Bone Marrow