Thalassaemia Major (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
- Thalassaemia major is a severe genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin.
- Individuals with thalassaemia major often suffer from skeletal deformities due to bone marrow expansion.
- Thalassaemia major can lead to heart and liver failure, which can be fatal if left untreated.
- Children diagnosed with thalassaemia major often require lifelong blood transfusions to manage the condition.
- Untreated, thalassaemia major can lead to premature death, usually in early childhood or adolescence.