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Antithrombin III deficiency - congenital
Definition
Antithrombin III deficiency is a genetic disorder that causes the blood to clot abnormally.
Alternative NamesDeficiency - antithrombin III - congenital; Antithrombin III deficiency - congenital
Causes
Antithrombin III is a protein in the blood that blocks blood clots from forming. Congenital antithrombin III deficiency is a genetic disease. It occurs when a person receives one abnormal copy of a gene from a parent with the disease.
The abnormal gene leads to low levels of antithrombin III. These low levels of antithrombin III can cause abnormal blood clots (thrombi) that may damage organs.
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