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thalassemic

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thal·as·se·mi·a   (thāl'ə-sē'mē-ə)   
n.  An inherited form of anemia occurring chiefly among people of Mediterranean descent, caused by faulty synthesis of part of the hemoglobin molecule.

[Greek thalassa, sea + -emia.]
thal'as·se'mic adj.
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Main Entry: 1thal·as·se·mic
Variant: or British thal·as·sae·mic /"thal-&-'sE-mik/
Function:adjective
: of, relating to, or affected with thalassemia

Main Entry: 2thalassemic
Variant: or British thalassaemic
Function: noun
: an individual affected with thalassemia
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