Definition: A group of inherited disorders characterized by structural alterations within the hemoglobin molecule.
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
See AlsoHemoglobins, Abnormal ExamplesAnemia, Sickle Cell; Hemoglobin C Disease; Thalassemia