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Elliptocytosis, Hereditary
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Definition
: An intrinsic defect of erythrocytes inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. The erythrocytes assume an oval or elliptical shape.
a congen hemolytic anemia; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
See Also
Anemia, Sideroblastic
Other names
Ovalocytosis, Hereditary; Ovalocytoses, Hereditary; Hereditary Ovalocytosis; Hereditary Ovalocytoses; Hereditary Elliptocytosis; Hereditary Elliptocytoses; Elliptocytoses, Hereditary
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
spectrin, Sp alpha(I-
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*Peptide Fragments
*Spectrin
Elliptocytosis, Hereditary
Genetic Variation.
Am J Hematol 1986;23(2):113