favism en · NOUN
Etymology
From fava (“the fava bean”) + -ism.
Meanings
- (qualifier:medical genetics, uncountable) An X-linked recessive genetic condition that predisposes a person to hemolysis and resultant jaundice in response to certain triggers.
Relateds
G6PD · glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
Synonyms
G6PD deficiency · glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency