thalassemia major (Meaning)
thalassemia major (n)
a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged
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a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged
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Thalassemia major is a severe form of a genetic blood disorder characterized by the body's inability to produce enough healthy hemoglobin.
Patients affected by thalassemia major require regular blood transfusions and chelation therapy to manage the condition.
Thalassemia major can lead to severe complications such as heart disease, liver damage, growth retardation, and impaired cognitive function.
Bone marrow transplantation is the only curative treatment for thalassemia major, but it is a risky procedure and not always successful.
