The Mediterranean Sea, located between Europe, Africa, and Asia; historically the cradle of Greek and Roman civilizations.

(abbreviation) China National Offshore Oil Corporation

an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, leading to anemia and physical development issues; also known as [[地中海贫血|地中海貧血|di4 zhong1 hai3 pin2 xue4]]

thalassemia; a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by decreased hemoglobin production