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anemia
[uh-nee-mee-uh]
noun
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.
anemia
/ əˈԾːɪə /
noun
the usual US spelling of anaemia
anemia
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
anemia
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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- pseudoanemia noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anemia1
Example Sentences
Ingesting high levels of zinc can also lead to gastrointestinal issues or anemia and pancreatic damage, among other adverse outcomes.
The bank remains unprotected by any major binding treaties largely due to an anemia of political will by national authorities and a profits-now, costs-later outlook of fishing interests.
Long-term use can also cause a deficiency of vitamin B-12, which leads to reduced white blood cell count and anemia.
About 20% of Americans have inadequate vitamin B12 levels, which can impair energy production and lead to anemia, resulting in fatigue.
Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid used to treat anemia and osteoporosis - a disease from which bones become fragile.
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