Bone marrow hypoplasia: A consequence of malnutrition that causes a decrease in blood cell production in the bone marrow and can lead to anemia. The blood changes most commonly seen as a result of bone marrow hypoplasia are a decrease in red cells (anemia) and a decrease in white cells (leukopenia) while less commonly there is a decrease in platelets (thrombocytopenia). These changes are related to the duration of illness, protein energy malnutrition and BMI. The changes in bone marrow are reversible with a return of full nutrition. Keywords: define bone marrow hypoplasia, definition bone marrow hypoplasia, definition of bone marrow hypoplasia, meaning bone marrow hypoplasia, dictionary bone marrow hypoplasia, what is bone marrow hypoplasia, bone marrow hypoplasia eating disorder If you came to the F.E.A.S.T. Eating Disorders Glossary from a page on the F.E.A.S.T site, click the "go back" button in your internet browser to return to that page; if not, we welcome you to visit the FEAST home page for a wealth of information on evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, support for parents and families, the latest eating disorders research, a forum for parents and caregivers, useful books, etc. |