myelofibrosis

English

Alternative form

MF

Etymology

myelo +‎ fibrosis

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌmaɪ ə loʊ faɪˈbɹoʊ sɪs/

Noun

myelofibrosis (plural myelofibroses)

collagen deposition by fibroblasts in the bone marrow, whether primary or secondary to other causes such as medication.

Usage note

MF used as such usually refers to PMF - primary myelofibrosis (although secondary forms also exist, f.e. due to polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythaemia)

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