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 

• 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)