noun
a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of platelets in the blood, resulting in the potential for excessive bleeding or bruising
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Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by a low platelet count in the blood.
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My friend was diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, which means she has low platelets.
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Having thrombocytopenia is like running low on the blood's clotting helpers.
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In a sea of platelets, thrombocytopenia is like having a small lifeboat.