anaemia

[ uh-nee-mee-uh ]

noun

1. anemia.

anaemia

/ əˈniːmɪə /

noun

1. a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or in their haemoglobin content, resulting in pallor, shortness of breath, and lack of energy
2. lack of vitality or vigour
3. pallid complexion

Other Words From

• pseudo·a·naemi·a noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anaemia¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek anaimia lack of blood, from an- + haima blood

Example Sentences

Stricken by an incurable anaemia, he would remain for weeks without leaving his house, without doing any work.

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Here occur fever, anaemia, neuralgic pains, and the eruptions on the skin and the mucous membranes.

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Anaemia and nervousness exist in an especially marked degree among women.

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Anaemia is a frequent result of overstrain, not to mention the constant colds and rheumatism due to overheated rooms.

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Later effects have been sleeplessness and nervousness, tending in extreme cases to insanity; anaemia, digestive troubles.

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