anemia
IPA: ʌnˈimiʌ
noun
- (American spelling, uncountable, pathology) A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.
- (countable, pathology) A disease or condition that has anemia as a symptom.
- (obsolete) Ischemia.
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Examples of "anemia" in Sentences
- Anemia is the most common disorder of the blood.
- It is the most common cause of microcytic anemia.
- Anemia may develop in people with the fish tapeworm.
- Frequently, the cause of the anemia is thought to be malnutrition.
- Normocytic anemia is the most frequently encountered type of anemia.
- A decoction of the cortex is recommended for anemia and constipation.
- The posterolateral spinal tracts are involved with pernicious anemia.
- Ferrous gluconate is effectively used in the treatment of hypochromic anemia.
- Deficiency of GIF leads to Pernicious Anemia due to the inability to bind B12.
- Abnormal values indicate the presence of anemia and which type of anemia it is.
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