Etymed
myeloblastosis
Definition
a pathological condition characterized by the presence of immature bone marrow cells in the blood
Clinical context
A 45-year-old patient presents with fatigue, petechiae, and fever. Laboratory studies reveal nucleated red blood cells and immature white blood cells in the peripheral blood smear. The patient is diagnosed with myeloblastosis, a condition where immature bone marrow cells are released into circulation instead of undergoing normal maturation.
Mnemonic
MYELOblastosis = MYELOid cells in BLOOD with immature features