hemoglobinopathy

n. any of various inherited disorders associated with genetic defects in the characteristics of hemoglobin. A common effect of hemoglobinopathies is anemia, which may be severe in homozygous individuals and mild in heterozygous carriers. Sickle-cell anemia and Cooley’s anemia are examples of hemoglobinopathies.

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May 8th 2024

morals

pl. n. the ethical values or principles that people use to guide their behavior. See also moral; morality.