Mediterranean Anemia (Noun)
Meaning
An inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Beta thalassemia is a common form of mediterranean anemia in countries surrounding the Mediterranean sea.
- This disorder, also known as Cooley's anemia, is the most severe form of mediterranean anemia.
- The genetic mutation causing mediterranean anemia can be passed on to offspring even if a parent does not exhibit symptoms.
- Researchers have discovered multiple genetic mutations that contribute to mediterranean anemia, leading to varied degrees of severity.
- Mediterranean anemia is most commonly found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian descent, although it can affect people of any ethnicity.