favism

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Noun favism has 1 sense

favism - anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency
--₁ is a kind of anemia, anaemia

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Favism

Definition: Favism is a hereditary condition characterized by an abnormal reaction to consuming fava beans, resulting in severe hemolytic anemia.

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Noun: The occurrence of favism is relatively rare globally.
Noun: People with favism are advised to avoid fava beans and products made from them.
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