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tha·lassemia major

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  1. Cooley's anemia, Cooley's anaemia, thalassemia major, thalassaemia majornoun

    a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged

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  1. thalassemia major

    Thalassemia major, also known as Cooley's anemia, is a severe and potentially life-threatening form of thalassemia, a group of genetic blood disorders characterized by disruptions in the production rate or action of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. People with thalassemia major produce too little hemoglobin and have fewer red blood cells than normal. This causes severe anemia, leading to fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin, facial bone deformities, slow growth, abdominal swelling, and dark urine. Without regular blood transfusions and ongoing medical care, thalassemia major can cause heart failure and liver problems, ultimately leading to a shortened life span.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of thalassemia major in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of thalassemia major in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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