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What is
inherited bone marrow failure syndrome
?Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈhɛrətɪd boʊn ˈmɛroʊ ˈfeɪljər ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/
inherited bone marrow failure syndrome
Definition
A rare disorder in which a person’s bone marrow is unable to make enough blood cells and there is a family history of the same disorder. There are several different types of inherited bone marrow failure syndrome, and patients with one of them are at high risk of forming acute leukemia or certain solid tumors. Also called IBMFS.