Meaning Of The Word Favism

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favism in American English
an acute anemia in certain people, caused by their reaction to the fava bean or its pollen
noun: acute hemolytic anemia caused by ingestion or inhalation of fava bean pollen

favism in British English
noun: a form of anaemia caused by contact with broad beans

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