👉 Thalassarctos is a medical condition that refers to the accumulation of waste products, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas, in the tissues of the body. It occurs when the liver does not effectively filter out these gases from the bloodstream, leading to a buildup of toxins. The term "thalassemia" (Greek for blood) was originally used to describe this condition, but it has since been replaced with "thalassarctos." This term is more commonly used