Thalassemia
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| 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 |
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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)==