idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Noun

1.

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

autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, peliosis, purpura, purpura hemorrhagica, thrombocytopenic purpura, Werlhof's disease