noun

anaemia

anemia

She suffers from iron-deficiency anaemia.

She suffers from iron-deficiency anemia.

Symptoms of anaemia include fatigue and weakness.

Symptoms of anemia include fatigue and weakness.

to suffer from ((anemia)) She suffers from iron-deficiency anemia.

Synonyms: iron deficiency

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'haima' (blood), literally meaning 'without blood'. Note the US spelling 'anemia'.

Think 'an-' (no) + 'hem' (related to blood, as in hemoglobin). So, 'no blood' or a lack of it.

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