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Hemoglobinopathies
| Medical Definition: | A group of inherited disorders characterized by structural alterations within the hemoglobin molecule. |
| Guide 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 |
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