anaemia

American  

[uh-nee-mee-uh] / əˈni mi ə /

noun

1. anemia.

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anaemia British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• pseudoanaemia noun

Etymology

Origin of anaemia

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

Example Sentences

According to other family sources, Rosita had been battling against the blood disorder anaemia for years.

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While making the project, his mother suffered two strokes, his brother was treated for psychosis, and his younger sister died of sickle cell anaemia.

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Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that requires regular transfusions to manage severe anaemia and sustain life.

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Both suffered health problems while in prison, including severe anaemia.

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Jonathan said in July that his father had been suffering serious convulsions and his mother was "numb" from anaemia and malnutrition.

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