Blood Disorders Affecting White Blood Cells

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Blood Disorders Affecting White Blood Cells

Myelodysplastic Syndromes or MDS is a blood disorder that causes a drop in the number of healthy blood cells. It is sometimes also referred to as a Bone Marrow Failure Disorder.

The Bone Marrow is a soft, gelatinous tissue found in bones and is responsible for producing Red Blood Cells (that carry oxygen around the body), White Blood Cells (that help fight infection), and, Platelets (that help the blood to clot).

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