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thalassemia vs. anemia

thalassemia

[thal-uh-see-mee-uh] / ˌθæl əˈsi mi ə /

noun

Pathology.

a hereditary form of anemia, occurring chiefly in people of Mediterranean origin, marked by the abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin and a consequent shortened life span of red blood cells.

anemia

[uh-nee-mee-uh] / əˈni mi ə /

Or anaemia

noun

Pathology. a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing pallor, weakness, and breathlessness.
a lack of power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness.

His writing suffers from anemia.