Definition of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpuraIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: Cases of immune thrombocytopenic purpura whose cause is still unknown. See: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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