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hemoglobin M disease |
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hemoglobin M disease Etymology: Gk, haima, blood; L, globus, ball; M; Gk, dis, not; Fr, aise, ease a type of anemia in which part of the hemoglobin contains iron in the Fe+++ state and is unable to combine with oxygen. The patient may experience cyanosis but is able to function because part of the hemoglobin is normal. See also methemoglobin. 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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The hemoglobin M diseases are autosomal dominant, and they do not respond to treatment with methylene blue. |
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