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thalassemia

A group of genetically inherited forms of anemia caused by the production of fragile hemoglobin molecules that are easily destroyed. Thalassemia is most common around the Mediterranean Basin and in Southeast Asia. As in the case of sickle-cell trait, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, it may provide some immunity to malaria.

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