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Thalassemia
Hereditary anemia from defective hemoglobin synthesis.
Group of inherited disorders with reduced α- or β-globin chain production, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis, hemolysis, and potential iron overload from chronic transfusion and increased absorption.
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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Group of inherited disorders with reduced α- or β-globin chain production, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis, hemolysis, and potential iron overload from chronic transfusion and increased absorption.
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Hemochromatosis, Porphyrin