Hereditary spherocytosis
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| Hereditary spherocytosis | |
|---|---|
| Term | Hereditary spherocytosis |
| Short definition | a genetic disorder in which red blood cells are smaller, rounder, and more fragile than normal, causing hemolytic anemia |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Hereditary spherocytosis (definition) a genetic disorder in which red blood cells are smaller, rounder, and more fragile than normal, causing hemolytic anemia
==Hereditary spherocytosis (overview)==