THALASSEMIA

THALASSEMIA SYNDROMES The thalassemia syndromes are inherited disorders of α- or β-globin  biosynthesis. When the words “trait,” “minor,” “intermedia,” or “major” are used, these words describe how severe the thalassemia is. A person who has ” thalassemia trait” may not have any symptoms at all or may have only mild anemia, while a person with