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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. -
aplastic anemia
a form of anemia resulting from a failure of the bone marrow to produce adequate quantities of the essential blood components, including leukocytes and platelets -
hypochromic anemia
an anemia characterized by an abnormally low concentration of hemoglobin in the red blood cells, often due to iron deficiency. -
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pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia is a very severe blood disease. -
sickle cell anemia
a chronic hereditary blood disease, occurring primarily among Africans or persons of African descent, in which abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped and nonfunctional, characterized by enlarged spleen, chronic anemia, lethargy, weakness, joint pain, and blood clot formation.