1. Plural of favism; instances or cases of a hereditary metabolic disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, typically triggered by consumption of fava beans and characterized by hemolytic anemia.
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• Favisms occur most frequently in populations from the Mediterranean region and Africa.
• The study documented several cases of favisms in patients with G6PD deficiency.
• Doctors must screen for favisms when treating patients of certain ethnic backgrounds.
• Acute hemolytic episodes in favisms can be life-threatening if untreated.