Definition of Cooley's anaemia

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Cooley's Anemia, Thalassaemia Major, Thalassemia Major
Generic synonyms: Mediterranean Anaemia, Mediterranean Anemia, Thalassaemia, Thalassemia

Medical Definition of Cooley's anaemia

1. A genetic disease that results when there is a defect in the synthesis of one (or more) of the subunits of haemoglobin. The subunits are referred to as alpha or beta globin chains. As a result of a genetic defect red blood cells are small and hypochromic (low haemoglobin in the cell). Anaemia is common. Incidence is approximately 4 out of 100,000 individuals. Genetic testing is recommended in pregnant females of Mediterranean descent for the purpose of identifying carriers of this potentially serious genetic disease. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cooley's Anaemia

coolabahs
coolamon
coolamons
coolant
coolant
coolants
coolant system
cooldown
cooldowns
cooled
cooled-knife method
cooler
coolers
coolest
Cooley's anaemia
Cooley's anaemia
Cooley's anemia
coolheaded
coolibah
coolibahs
coolibar
coolibars
Coolidge
Coolidge tube
coolie
coolies
coolie itch
cooling
cooling system
cooling tower

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