haemoglobinopathy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of inherited disorders in which haemoglobin does not function properly

Pronunciation

/ˌhiːməˌɡləʊbɪˈnɒpəθi/ /ˌhiməˌɡloʊbɪˈnɑpəθi/

Word forms

haemoglobinopathy haemoglobinopathies hemoglobinopathy

Etymology

From haemoglobin + -o- + -pathy.

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