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Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to [[anemia]].
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1) Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to [[Anemia]].  
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2) A genetic disorder in which the body is unable to make functioning hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.<br>

Revision as of 22:33, 27 August 2012

1) Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to Anemia.

2) A genetic disorder in which the body is unable to make functioning hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.

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