Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/aˈplasiko/

Use in the Spanish Language

The word "aplásico" is a term used in the medical field to refer to a condition known as "aplastic anemia," which is a rare disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. This term is more commonly used in written medical contexts than in oral speech due to its specialized nature and association with a specific medical condition.

Example Sentences

1. Mi hijo fue diagnosticado con anemia aplásica el mes pasado.

2. My son was diagnosed with aplastic anemia last month.

3. La paciente está siendo tratada por un equipo de especialistas en anemia aplásica.

4. The patient is being treated by a team of specialists in aplastic anemia.

Idiomatic Expressions

Idiomatic Expressions with "aplásico":

1. Estar en estado aplásico
2. To be in a state of aplasia
3. Tener un recuento aplásico
4. To have an aplastic count
5. Degeneración aplásica
6. Aplastic degeneration

Etymology

The term "aplásico" comes from the Greek roots "a-" (without) and "plasis" (formation), indicating "without formation," which accurately reflects the condition of aplastic anemia where the bone marrow does not form enough blood cells.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Anemia aplásica
• Antonyms: Hematopoyesis (Hematopoiesis)