Cooley's Anemia (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 anemia is often misdiagnosed as iron deficiency anemia or other conditions, which can delay proper treatment.
- The child was diagnosed with Cooley's anemia after birth, and the doctor explained that it was an inherited condition that required lifelong management.
- Researchers are studying new treatments for Cooley's anemia, including gene therapy and bone marrow transplantation.
- People with Cooley's anemia often require frequent blood transfusions to manage their symptoms and prevent complications.
- Cooley's anemia is typically diagnosed through genetic testing, which can identify the mutations that cause the condition.