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| ID | DOID:0080773 |
| Name | delta beta-thalassemia |
| Definition | A beta thalassemia that is characterized by decreased or absent synthesis of both the delta- and beta-globin chains, which leads to a compensatory increase in fetal gamma-chain synthesis. This disorder results in a microcytic anemia that is clinically mild. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30706898/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31444804/ |
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DO_rare_slim NCIthesaurus |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a beta thalassemia |