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favism

/ˈfɑː.vɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈfɑː.vɪ.zəm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся анемией, возникающей в результате употребления конских бобов у лиц с наследственными нарушениями крови и дефицитом фермента.

A medical condition characterized by anemia resulting from the ingestion of fava beans, occurring in individuals with an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency.

uncountable

  1. Hemolytic anemia from fava beansC2formalmedical

    A hereditary condition causing acute anemia after ingesting fava beans, due to a deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).

    ruФавизм

    • The patient was diagnosed with favism after eating a meal containing fava beans.
    • Favism is more common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern populations.
    • Symptoms of favism include jaundice, dark urine, and fatigue.
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