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agranulocytosis
Severe neutropenia, with less than 200 cells/f<>
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allogeneic transplantation allograft
Stem cells from a sibling or unrelated donor with matching human leukocyte antigens (HLA). Skin graft.
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autologous transplantation
Transplant of the patient�s own stem cells.
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cheilosis
Small fissures at the corners of the mouth.
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erythromelalgia
A burning sensation in the digits of the extremities.
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Heinz bodies
Degraded hemoglobin
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hemarthrosis
Untreated bleeding into the joint
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hematopoiesis
The ability to maintain the body�s blood supply and its components.
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hemoglobinuria
Hemoglobin in the urine
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hemolysis
Destruction of red blood cells
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leukopenia
A decrease in the total circulating white blood cells.
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lymphadenopathy
Painless lymph node enlargements from obstruction and pressure
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neutropenia
A decreased number of circulating neutrophils, usually less than 1,500 cells/f
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petechiae
Small, pinpoint hemorrhages
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pica
Craving for substances other than food, such as dirt, clay, starch, or ice cubes.
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plasmapheresis (plasma exchange)
Plasma is removed from the patient and replaced with the fresh frozen plasma.
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schistocytes
Fragmented red blood cells
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