Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Mielosupresión grave
Severe myelosuppression ( MY-eh-loh-suh-PREH-shun)
A severe form of myelosuppression. Myelosuppression is a condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Also called myeloablation.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.