Cooley's Anaemia (Noun)
Meaning
A fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Cooley's anaemia is a severe form of anaemia that requires regular blood transfusions to sustain life.
- The infant was diagnosed with Cooley's anaemia and required frequent hospital visits for treatment.
- Cooley's anaemia is typically diagnosed in the first two years of life, and if left untreated, is often fatal.
- Due to the severity of Cooley's anaemia, patients often experience significant skeletal deformities and enlarged organs.
- Researchers are working to develop new treatments for Cooley's anaemia, which currently has a limited prognosis.