anemia
or a·nae·mi·a
Pathology. a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing pallor, weakness, and breathlessness.
a lack of power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness: His writing suffers from anemia.
Origin of anemia
1Other words from anemia
- pseu·do·a·ne·mi·a, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for anemia
/ (əˈniːmɪə) /
the usual US spelling of anaemia
Origin of anemia
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Scientific definitions for anemia
[ ə-nē′mē-ə ]
A deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood, as in the amount of hemoglobin or the number or volume of red blood cells. Iron deficiency, often caused by inadequate dietary consumption of iron, and blood loss are common causes of anemia. See also aplastic anemia hemolytic anemia and sickle cell anemia.
Other words from anemia
- anemic adjective
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Cultural definitions for anemia
[ (uh-nee-mee-uh) ]
A condition in which the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen is decreased because of too few red blood cells in circulation or because of too little hemoglobin.
Notes for anemia
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