Thalassemia (Noun)
Meaning
An inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor informed the couple that their child had been diagnosed with thalassemia, a lifelong condition that would require regular blood transfusions.
- Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to different parts of the body.
- The patient's symptoms had been worsening over the past year, and further testing revealed that she had a severe form of thalassemia.
- Thalassemia is most commonly found in people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or South Asian descent, although it can occur in anyone.
- Children with thalassemia often appear pale and may experience fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to the reduced ability of their red blood cells to carry oxygen.