Thalassemia (Noun)

Meaning

An inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Mediterranean Anemia
• Mediterranean Anaemia
• Thalassaemia

Hypernyms

• Monogenic Disease
• Hypochromic Anaemia

Hyponyms

• Thalassemia Major
• Cooley's Anaemia
• Thalassaemia Major