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Folate-unresponsive megaloblastic anemia

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A type of megaloblastic anemia that does not improve upon administration of folate. Since vitamin B12 acts by promoting recycling of folate, administration of vitamin B12 also does not improve this type of anemia. [ HPO:probinson ]

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  • UMLS:C4025287
definition

A type of megaloblastic anemia that does not improve upon administration of folate. Since vitamin B12 acts by promoting recycling of folate, administration of vitamin B12 also does not improve this type of anemia.

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Folate-unresponsive megaloblastic anaemia

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HP:0004826

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