favism

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English

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Etymology

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fava +‎ -ism, after the fava bean.

Noun

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favism (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: an X-linked recessive genetic condition that predisposes a person to hemolysis and resultant jaundice in response to certain triggers.

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See also

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French favisme.

Noun

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favism n (plural favisme)

  1. favism

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