| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Idiopathic myelofibrosis | Health | A progressive disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and is unable to produce red blood cells; the cause is unknown. (references) | |
| Idiopathic myelofibrosis | Religion | A progressive, chronic disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and blood is made in organs such as the liver and the spleen, instead of in the bone marrow. This disease is marked by an enlarged spleen and progressive anemia. Also called chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, primary myelofibrosis, and myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasia. (references) | |
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