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| June 12th, 2002 | |
Disability DefinitionsThese disability definitions have been compiled from information available from disability organizations. The information here is for guidance only. It is not to be considered as medical advice. Consult a medical professional if you require a diagnosis or more information. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Aplastic anemia Linked as: Blood Disorders, Aplastic anemia is a rare but extremely serious disorder that results from the unexplained failure of the bone marrow to produce red and white blood cells and platelets. Aplastic anemia is not cancer, but is given the same treatment as many cancers of the blood. Aplastic anemia can be caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, certain viruses (for instance, some kinds of hepatitis), in which case it is considered secondary, or it may arise on its own with no known cause, in which case it is considered primary. | |
