See Also: APLS (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome)(health)
syndrome, antiphospholipid antibody(medicine)
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome(health)
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome(medicine)
antiphospholipid antibody(medicine)
antiphospholipid syndrome(medicine)
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)(health)
antibody deficiency syndrome(medicine)
antibodies, antiphospholipid(medicine)
Antiphospholipid antibodies(medicine)

APLS (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome) (health)


An immune disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal antibodies in the blood associated with abnormal blood clotting, migraine headaches, recurrent pregnancy losses (repeat spontaneous abortions), and low blood platelet counts (thrombocytopenia). The abnormal antibodies are directed against phospholipids, fats that contains phosphorous.