Definitions for "Thalassaemia"
a group of conditions where there is a reduction in the rate at which globin chains of haemoglobin are formed. The conditions are inherited.
an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
A hereditary anaemia resulting from reduced production of either alpha or beta haemoglobin. Depending on the type, the condition can be fatal before or just after birth, or can result in varying levels of anaemia and development difficulties.