Mediterranean anaemia

ریشه

The term 'Mediterranean' refers to the region where the disorder is more prevalent, and 'anaemia' refers to the condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

مثال

• Mediterranean anaemia is also known as thalassemia.
• People with Mediterranean anaemia may require regular blood transfusions.
• The genetic mutation causing Mediterranean anaemia is more common in certain populations.