A deficiency in the number of thrombocytes due to exposure of the bone marrow to radiation, chemicals, or drugs is called:

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Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which there is a decreased number of thrombocytes (platelets) in the blood. This can be caused by exposure to radiation, chemicals, or drugs. Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, anemia is a decrease in the number of red blood cells, and petechiae are small, pinpoint hemorrhages in the skin.

A Deficiency in the Number of Thrombocytes Due to Exposure