What is the difference between thrombocytopenia and thrombocytopathy?

A Thrombocytopenia refers to a low platelet count, while thrombocytopathy refers to a qualitative platelet disorder ✓
B Thrombocytopenia refers to a qualitative platelet disorder, while thrombocytopathy refers to a low platelet count
C Thrombocytopenia is a congenital disorder, while thrombocytopathy is an acquired disorder
D Thrombocytopenia is an acquired disorder, while thrombocytopathy is a congenital disorder

Explanation

Thrombocytopenia refers to a low platelet count, while thrombocytopathy refers to a qualitative platelet disorder, where the platelets are present in normal numbers but are dysfunctional.

Mnemonic

'penia' means low, 'pathy' means dysfunction

Source

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high