THROMBOCYTHEMIAS Meaning and
Definition
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Thrombocythemias, also known as thrombocytosis, is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood. Platelets are small, colorless blood cells that play a crucial role in blood clotting by forming clumps or plugs to prevent excessive bleeding after an injury or trauma.
In cases of thrombocythemias, the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells, produces an excessive number of platelets. This condition can be classified into two primary types: primary and secondary thrombocythemias.
Primary thrombocythemias are often caused by genetic or acquired mutations that result in the overproduction of platelets. They include essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera. Essential thrombocythemia is a rare chronic disorder in which the bone marrow produces too many platelets, leading to a higher risk of blood clots and complications like stroke or heart attack. Polycythemia vera is a bone marrow disorder that causes the overproduction of not only platelets but also red blood cells and white blood cells.
Unlike primary thrombocythemias, secondary thrombocythemias occur due to underlying conditions or factors that stimulate platelet production, such as chronic inflammation, infections, certain cancers, iron deficiency, or after the removal of the spleen. The excessive platelet count is often a reactive response to these underlying conditions.
Symptoms of thrombocythemias may include headaches, dizziness, extreme fatigue, enlarged spleen, easy bruising or bleeding, and in severe cases, blood clots. Treatment options vary depending on the cause and severity of the condition, but may include medication to manage platelet count, lifestyle changes, and in
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Etymology of THROMBOCYTHEMIAS
The word "thrombocythemias" is derived from two main components: "thrombocyte" and "-emia".
1. Thrombocyte: It is derived from the Greek word "thrombos" (meaning "clot") and the Greek word "kytos" (meaning "cell"). In medical terminology, thrombocytes refer to platelets, which are tiny blood cells involved in coagulation and the formation of blood clots.
2. -emia: It is a suffix commonly used in medical terminology that indicates a condition or presence of something in the blood. It comes from the Greek word "haima" (meaning "blood").
Combining these two components, "thrombocythemias" refers to a group of medical conditions characterized by an increase in the number of platelets in the blood.
