anemia
noun
ane·mia
ə-ˈnē-mē-ə 
1
a
: a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
b
: ischemia
2
: lack of vitality
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These preventable and mostly treatable infectious diseases affect millions of people in tropical regions of the world, causing severe health problems, including anemia, blindness, chronic pain, infertility and bodily disfigurement.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Routine blood tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC), can detect anemia (low red blood cell count or function) or low platelets (cells active in blood clotting).
—Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Some of the negative physical and mental health outcomes that can occur as a result of the disorder include gastrointestinal issues, infertility, suicidal ideation, pubertal delay, anxiety, depression, anemia, skin issues, osteoporosis and heart conditions such as bradycardia.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The blood transfusion was necessary because tests showed low platelet counts, associated with anemia, the Vatican said.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Routine blood tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC), can detect anemia (low red blood cell count or function) or low platelets (cells active in blood clotting).
—Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Some of the negative physical and mental health outcomes that can occur as a result of the disorder include gastrointestinal issues, infertility, suicidal ideation, pubertal delay, anxiety, depression, anemia, skin issues, osteoporosis and heart conditions such as bradycardia.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The blood transfusion was necessary because tests showed low platelet counts, associated with anemia, the Vatican said.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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anemia
noun
ane·mia
ə-ˈnē-mē-ə
: a condition in which the blood has less than the normal amount of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or total volume and which is usually marked by weakness, exhaustion, pale skin, shortness of breath, and abnormal heartbeat
anemic
adjective
-mik
Medical Definition
anemia
noun
ane·mia
variants
or chiefly British anaemia
1
: a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume see aplastic anemia, hyperchromic anemia, hypochromic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, microcytic anemia, pernicious anemia, sickle cell anemia compare oligocythemia
2
: ischemia
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