polycythemia vera en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɒlɪsaɪˈθiːmɪə ˈvɪəɹə/
Etymology
From polycythemia + vera (“true”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A neoplasm of bone marrow in which too many red blood cells are produced, usually along with white blood cells and platelets.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polycythaemia vera | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
PCV · erythremia · PV · Osler-Vaquez disease · Vaquez disease · polycythemia rubra vera · primary polycythemia
wikipedia: polycythemia vera · wikipedia: Wright-Giemsa stain