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Definition of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: A "wastepaper basket" for those cases of immune thrombocytopenic purpura whose cause is still unknown. See: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2003

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