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Embden-Meyerhof defects |
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Embden-Meyerhof defects [emb′den mī′ərhof] Etymology: Gustav G. Embden, German biochemist, 1874-1933; Otto F. Meyerhof, German biochemist, 1884-1951 a group of hereditary hemolytic anemias caused by enzyme deficiencies. The most common form of the disorder is a pyruvate kinase deficiency. The condition is characterized by an absence of spherocytes and the presence of small numbers of crenated erythrocytes. The trait is transmitted as an autosomal-recessive gene, and the hemolytic anemia occurs only in homozygotes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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