a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged
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thalassaemia major::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cooley's anaemia, cooley's anemia, thalassemia major |
| Type of | mediterranean anaemia, mediterranean anemia, thalassaemia, thalassemia |
Examples of thalassaemia major
thalassaemia major
The aim is to select an IVF embryo that will develop into a baby whose umbilical cord blood can save a sibling with the blood disorder beta thalassaemia major.
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