idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Definitions of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

1. noun

   purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors
   synonyms: Werlhof's disease, purpura hemorrhagica, thrombocytopenic purpura

   type of:

   autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder

   any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues

   peliosis, purpura

   any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding