Term Name:	delta beta-thalassemia
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Definition:	A beta thalassemia that is characterized by decreased or absent synthesis of both the delta- and beta-globin chains, which leads to a compensatory increase in fetal gamma-chain synthesis. This disorder results in a microcytic anemia that is clinically mild.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:0080773]   ( DOID:0080773 )