POLYCYTHEMIA VERA
\pˌɒlɪsɪθˈiːmi͡ə vˈi͡əɹə], \pˌɒlɪsɪθˈiːmiə vˈiəɹə], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_s_ɪ_θ_ˈiː_m_iə v_ˈiə_ɹ_ə]\
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A myeloproliferative disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by abnormal proliferation of all hematopoietic bone marrow elements and an absolute increase in red cell mass and total blood volume, associated frequently with splenomegaly, leukocytosis, and thrombocythemia. Hematopoiesis is also reactive in extramedullary sites (liver and spleen). In time myelofibrosis occurs.
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