Term: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2011-05-05
Definition:
A bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly due to platelets being destroyed by the immune system.
References
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Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN.
Manitoba Immunization Study.
Winnipeg, MB:
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy,
2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)