A group of inherited disorders characterized by structural alterations within the hemoglobin molecule.

Synonyms: Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobinopathies

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68 ,do not confuse with HEMOGLOBINS, ABNORMAL (D12): use term in the text; coord IM with specific abnormal hemoglobin (IM) but HEMOGLOBIN C DISEASE; THALASSEMIA (hemoglobin H disease) & ANEMIA, SICKLE CELL (hemoglobin S disease) are available

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D006453

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