thalassemia
/ˌθæləˈsimiə/
noun
- A genetic blood disorder that causes the body to make less hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal, leading to anemia.
- People with thalassemia often need regular blood transfusions to manage their condition.
- A blood test can confirm whether a person has thalassemia or is just a carrier.
- The doctor explained that thalassemia is inherited from one's parents.