Thalassemia
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Term | Thalassemia |
Short definition | a group of genetic blood disorders characterized by a defect in the ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to the rupturing of red blood cells (called hemolytic anemia) |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Thalassemia (definition) a group of genetic blood disorders characterized by a defect in the ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to the rupturing of red blood cells (called hemolytic anemia)
==Thalassemia (overview)==