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What is a 'blood condition'?
King Harald V died from a rare blood condition. This term covers a wide range of illnesses affecting blood components like red cells, white cells, or platelets. These conditions can impact how blood clots, carries oxygen, or fights infection, and can be mild or life threatening, as in the King's case.
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