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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
- a syndrome derived from the thalassa (sea) and haima (blood) | |||
- a group of hereditary blood disorders | |||
- reduced or absent beta globin chain synthesis caused by mutations, resulting in reduced Hb in red blood cells (RBC), decreased RBC production and anemia. | |||
- Most thalassemias are inherited as recessive traits. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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| Note - This page is an undergraduate science embryology student group project 2011. |
Thalassemia
Introduction
- a syndrome derived from the thalassa (sea) and haima (blood)
- a group of hereditary blood disorders
- reduced or absent beta globin chain synthesis caused by mutations, resulting in reduced Hb in red blood cells (RBC), decreased RBC production and anemia.
- Most thalassemias are inherited as recessive traits.
History
Epidemiology
Etiology
Clinical manifestations
Diagnostic Procedures
Treatment
Current/future research possibilities
Glossary
References
2011 Projects: Turner Syndrome | DiGeorge Syndrome | Klinefelter's Syndrome | Huntington's Disease | Fragile X Syndrome | Tetralogy of Fallot | Angelman Syndrome | Friedreich's Ataxia | Williams-Beuren Syndrome | Duchenne Muscular Dystrolphy | Cleft Palate and Lip
