📋Overview
Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by reduced or absent production of one or more globin chains that make up hemoglobin. It is a genetic condition leading to anemia of varying severity. The modern classification includes alpha-thalassemia and beta-thalassemia, based on which globin chain is affected.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0039730ICD-10-CM
D56D56.9
MeSH
D013789
SNOMED CT (US)
4010800884188003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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