Thalassemia

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a group of inherited disorders in which the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is reduced.
  2. 2
    an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin wordnet

Synonyms

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mediterranean anemiaalbinismanemiabloodcolor blindnesshemophilia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θάλασσα (thálassa, “sea”) (see also thalass-) and -emia (“blood”) (from αἷμα (haîma)). The etymology is suggestive of the epidemiology of the disorder, which is more common in people of Mediterranean descent. First used in 1932.

Related phrases

alpha-thalassemia mental retardation syndromealpha-thalassemia-intellectual disability syndromebeta-thalassemia

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