Anemia,Mediterranean

《英文msh詞典》Anemia,Mediterranean
[同義詞] Anemia,Mediterranean
[主題詞] beta-Thalassemia
[中文釋義] 貧血,地中海
[英文釋義] A disorder characterized by reduced synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin. There is retardation of hemoglobin A synthesis in the heterozygous form (thalassemia minor),which is asymptomatic,while in the homozygous form (thalassemia major,Cooley's anemia,Mediterranean anemia,erythroblastic anemia),which can result in severe complications and even death,hemoglobin A synthesis is absent.