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thalassemia major

/ˌθæləˈsiːmiə ˈmeɪdʒər/

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/ˌθæləˈsiːmiə ˈmeɪdʒər/C1formalmedical
  • ruТяжелое генетическое заболевание крови, характеризующееся сниженной или отсутствующей выработкой бета-глобиновых цепей в гемоглобине, требующее регулярных переливаний крови и медицинского наблюдения.

A severe genetic blood disorder characterized by reduced or absent production of beta-globin chains in hemoglobin, requiring regular blood transfusions and medical management.

  1. Severe inherited blood disorderC2formal

    A serious genetic blood disorder characterized by reduced production of hemoglobin, leading to severe anemia, requiring regular blood transfusions and medical management.

    ruТяжелое наследственное заболевание крови

    • Patients with thalassemia major require lifelong blood transfusions.
    • Thalassemia major is typically diagnosed in early childhood.
    • Treatment for thalassemia major includes iron chelation therapy to manage iron overload.