Hemoglobin S/Beta-thalassemia definition

Hemoglobin S/Beta-thalassemia means a sickle cell disease in which an individual has one sickle cell gene and one gene for beta thalassemia, another inherited hemoglobinopathy.

Related to Hemoglobin S/Beta-thalassemia

  • thalassemia means a group of inherited disorders characterised by reduced or absent amounts of haemoglobin.

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  • Electrostatic spray means a method of applying a spray coating in which opposite electric charges are applied to the substrate and the coating. The coating is attracted to the substrate by the electrostatic potential between them.

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  • coronavirus means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);

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  • Cannabinoid edible means food or potable liquid into which a cannabinoid concentrate, cannabinoid extract or dried marijuana leaves or flowers have been incorporated.

  • Dyslexia means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.

  • Vector means a carrier that is capable of transmitting a pathogen from one organism to another including, but not limited to, flies and other insects, rodents, birds, and vermin.

  • Vaccine means a specially prepared antigen which, upon administration to a person, will result in immunity and, specifically for the purposes of this rule, shall mean influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.

  • Polystyrene foam means blown polystyrene and expanded and

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  • Nitrogen oxides means nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide, expressed as nitrogen dioxide (NO2);

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  • Cannabinoid extract means a substance obtained by separating cannabinoids from marijuana by:

  • Embryo or "fetus" means the developing human organism from conception until time of birth.

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