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thalassemia

/θæləˈsiːmiə/ noun · British & US
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What does thalassemia mean?

noun

A genetic disorder affecting the production of hemoglobin, leading to anemia and other complications. It is a blood disorder characterized by the abnormal production of hemoglobin.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with thalassemia, a condition that required regular blood transfusions."

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