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What is Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)?

Published on Thu Jul 31, 2014

MDS refers to a condition where orderly and controlled production of blood cells in the bone marrow is disrupted. As a result, the blood cells are immature and defective. These cells may either die in the bone marrow or in the bloodstream soon after leaving the bone marrow. “MDS is often referred to as a “bone marrow failure disorder.” according [...]
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