Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
TermGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Short definitionglucose (GLOO-kose) A type of sugar; the most important source of energy for living organisms 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency - (pronounced) (GLOO-kose-6-FOS-fayt dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nays deh-FIH-shun-see) An inherited disease, bei which a person does not have enough of an enzyme called G6PD, which helps red blood cells work as they should. In glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, red blood cells break down when the body is exposed to infection, severe stress, or certain drugs, chemicals, or foods. This can lead to a condition called hemolytic anemia. This disorder is most common in African American men and in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean men. Also called G6PD deficiency

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