Hemoglobinopathies
| Definition: |
A group of inherited disorders characterized by structural alterations within the hemoglobin molecule. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with HEMOGLOBINS, ABNORMAL (D12): use term in the text; coord IM with specific abnormal hemoglobin (IM) but HEMOGLOBIN C DISEASE; THALASSEMIA (hemoglobin H disease) & ANEMIA, SICKLE CELL (hemoglobin S disease) are available |
Hemoglobinopathies Definitions and Terms
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