thalassemia major

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Definition of thalassemia major

: cooley's anemia

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Alpha thalassemia major involves two genes, and two flawed copies of each. — New York Times, "Five Blood Transfusions, One Bone Marrow Transplant — All Before Birth," 25 May 2018 The condition, alpha thalassemia major, leaves red blood cells unable to carry oxygen around the body, causing severe anemia, heart failure and brain damage. — New York Times, "Five Blood Transfusions, One Bone Marrow Transplant — All Before Birth," 25 May 2018 Everything pointed toward alpha thalassemia major — the worst form of the disease. — New York Times, "Five Blood Transfusions, One Bone Marrow Transplant — All Before Birth," 25 May 2018

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thalassemia major

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Medical Definition of thalassemia major

: cooley's anemia

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