anaemia
Translation
anemia
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((anemia)) She suffers from iron-deficiency anemia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: iron deficiency
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'haima' (blood), literally meaning 'without blood'. Note the US spelling 'anemia'.
Memory Tips
Think 'an-' (no) + 'hem' (related to blood, as in hemoglobin). So, 'no blood' or a lack of it.