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| June 12th, 2002 | |
Disability DefinitionsThese disability definitions have been compiled from information available from disability organizations. The information here is for guidance only. It is not to be considered as medical advice. Consult a medical professional if you require a diagnosis or more information. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Cooley’s anemia Linked as: Blood Disorders, Beta Thalassemia major, or Cooley’s anemia, is a genetic blood disease that results in the failure to produce normal haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells. Thalassemia major is the most severe form of beta thalassemia in which the complete lack of beta protein in the haemoglobin causes a life-threatening anemia that requires regular blood transfusions and extensive ongoing medical care. These lifelong blood transfusions lead to iron overload, which must be treated with chelation therapy to prevent early death from organ failure. | |
