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anemia

ane·mia

US/əˈnimi.ə/ uncommon obsolete us

noun

1.

a deficiency of red blood cells

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2.

a lack of vitality

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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀναιμία (anaimía), from ἀν- (an-, “not”) + αἷμα (haîma, “blood”) -ία (-ía). By surface analysis, an- + -emia.

Phrases

  • achlorhydric anemia
  • acquired hemolytic anemia
  • Addison's anemia
  • aplastic anemia
  • autoimmune hemolytic anemia
  • Biermer's anemia
  • Diamond-Blackfan anemia
  • Fanconi anemia

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