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- [thal-uh-see-mee-uh]
- /ˌθæl əˈsi mi ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thal-uh-see-mee-uh]
- /ˌθæl əˈsi mi ə/
Definitions of thalassemia word
- noun thalassemia a hereditary form of anemia, occurring chiefly in people of Mediterranean origin, marked by the abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin and a consequent shortened life span of red blood cells. 1
- noun thalassemia an inherited chronic anemia, initially found among Mediterranean peoples, resulting from faulty hemoglobin production 0
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Origin of thalassemia
First appearance:
before 1932 One of the 10% newest English words
1932; < Greek thálass(a) sea (alluding to the Mediterranean Sea; the anemia was first reported among children in Mediterranean countries) + -emia
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Parts of speech for Thalassemia
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thalassemia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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- who gets thalassemia?
- what does beta thalassemia trait mean?
- how to differentiate between iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia?
- how to diagnose thalassemia?
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