thalassemics
/ˌθæləˈsɛmɪks/
noun
- A group of inherited blood disorders that affect the body's ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to anemia.
- Thalassemics can cause fatigue and weakness because the blood doesn't carry enough oxygen.
- People with mild thalassemics may not need treatment, but severe cases require regular blood transfusions.
- Doctors often screen for thalassemics in regions where the disorder is common.