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Definition of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: Low blood platelet count as a result of the medication heparin. Heparin is used to treat and prevent abnormal blood clotting. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia can be mild or serious and fatal.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2000 12:11:00 PM

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