What is another word for hemoglobinopathy?
Pronunciation: [hˌiːməɡlˌɒbɪnˈɒpəθɪ] (IPA) 
Hemoglobinopathy refers to a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production. There are several synonyms for this term based on the specific type of hemoglobinopathy. For instance, sickle cell anemia refers to a hemoglobinopathy where the red blood cells become crescent-shaped and break down prematurely. Thalassemia is another type of hemoglobinopathy where the body doesn't produce enough hemoglobin, leading to anemia. Hemoglobin C disease is another variant of hemoglobinopathy where there's an abnormality in the beta-globin gene. Other possible synonyms for hemoglobinopathy may include hemoglobin disorder, blood disorder, and genetic blood disease. Overall, these terms are used interchangeably to describe a range of blood conditions resulting from abnormal hemoglobin production.
