Thalassemia 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
- The patient was diagnosed with thalassemia major, a severe form of the disease that required regular blood transfusions to manage.
- Children with thalassemia major often experience delayed growth and development due to the lack of healthy red blood cells.
- The symptoms of thalassemia major can be severe and debilitating, including skeletal deformities and enlargement of the heart, spleen, and liver.
- Thalassemia major is a genetic disorder that is usually inherited from both parents, who are typically carriers of the mutated gene.
- If left untreated, thalassemia major can lead to serious health complications and even death, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial.