Abstract
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count in the absence of an otherwise recognizable cause for the condition. Primarily a disorder of increased peripheral platelet destruction, it is also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | xPharm |
Subtitle of host publication | The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 1-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780080552323 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2007 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)