Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation

Definition

Bone marrow transfer in which the patient is his own donor. Bone marrow is removed prior to bone marrow ablation treatment and then returned to reconstitute the hematopoietic system. Prior to reinfusion the bone marrow is often treated to purge it of residual tumor cells.

Also known as ABMT, Autologous Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant, Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation, Autologous Marrow Transplantation — per NCIT

Also identified as

• UMLS C0194037 per NCIT