- a variation of anemia.
anaemia
Americannoun
noun
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a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or in their haemoglobin content, resulting in pallor, shortness of breath, and lack of energy
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lack of vitality or vigour
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pallid complexion
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of anaemia
C19: from New Latin, from Greek anaimia lack of blood, from an- + haima blood
Vocabulary lists containing anaemia
Example Sentences
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Anaemia in over-60s is linked to a 66% higher risk of dementia, according to new research.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Oscar Birmingham, Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Relief and Thalassaemia Support, works to improve the health, social and economic wellbeing of those with the disease.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2022
Anaemia also prevents them exercising and recovering, and his team will research how this mechanism works in future studies.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2022
Degeneration of the plasmo tissue: Anaemia, Chlorosis, Pernicious Anaemia, etc.
From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis
Is this a clue to our Intellectual Anaemia and Spiritual Starvation?
From Impressions and Comments by Ellis, Havelock
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