thalassemia major

noun

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Blood transfusions are one of the most critical treatments for patient living with sickle cell disease — most of whom are of African and Latin heritage — and beta thalassemia major, which disproportionately affects those of Asian descent. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 Everything pointed toward alpha thalassemia major — the worst form of the disease. New York Times, 25 May 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, greater thalassemia

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thalassemia major was in 1944

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thalassemia major

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