favism

English

Etymology

From fava +‎ -ism, after the fava bean.

Noun

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.

Synonyms

  • glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
  • G6PD deficiency

See also

  • glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
  • G6PD

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French favisme.

Noun

favism n (plural favisme)

  1. favism

Declension

Declension of favism
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative favism favismul favisme favismele
genitive-dative favism favismului favisme favismelor
vocative favismule favismelor
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