Haemoglobinopathy (Noun)
Meaning
A blood disease characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobins in the blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a haemoglobinopathy that required regular blood transfusions to manage the condition.
- Sickle cell anaemia is a common type of haemoglobinopathy that affects millions of people worldwide.
- The genetic mutation that caused the haemoglobinopathy was inherited from the patient's parents.
- Haemoglobinopathy can lead to a range of health problems, including anaemia, jaundice, and organ damage.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to determine if the patient's symptoms were caused by a haemoglobinopathy or another condition.