delta beta-thalassemia (DOID:0080773)
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Alt IDs: NCI:C172823, ORDO:231237
Definition: A beta thalassemia that is characterized by decreased or absent synthesis of both the delta- and beta-globin chains, which leads to a compensatory increase in fetal gamma-chain synthesis. This disorder results in a microcytic anemia that is clinically mild.