cooley's anaemia
Definition
- Noun:
- A severe inherited blood disorder: Cooley's anaemia is a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia, inherited from both parents, characterized by the absence or severe deficiency of normal hemoglobin.
- A condition with specific physical manifestations: The disease involves skeletal deformities and the enlargement of organs such as the heart, spleen, and liver.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The child was diagnosed with Cooley's anaemia, requiring regular blood transfusions.
- Research into gene therapy offers hope for a future cure for Cooley's anaemia.
Advanced Usage
- Medical terminology: In clinical contexts, "Cooley's anaemia" is often used synonymously with "beta-thalassemia major" to describe the most severe form of the genetic disorder.
- The treatment plan for Cooley's anaemia is complex and lifelong.
Variants and Related Words
- Cooley's anemia (n): The American English spelling variant, using 'anemia'.
- Thalassemia major (n): A more general medical term often used interchangeably with Cooley's anaemia.
- Beta-thalassemia major (n): The specific genetic designation for this condition.
Synonyms
- Beta-thalassemia major: The formal medical term.
- Mediterranean anemia: An older, less precise term referencing the disease's prevalence in certain regions.
Related Phrases
- To be treated for Cooley's anaemia: To undergo medical management for the condition.
- The patient has been treated for Cooley's anaemia since infancy.
Noun
-
a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
