anemia
Translation
anaemia
Examples
She suffers from iron deficiency anemia.
She suffers from iron deficiency anaemia.
Fatigue is a common symptom of anemia.
Fatigue is a common symptom of anaemia.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from anemia to have the medical condition of anemia. She suffers from iron deficiency anemia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blood deficiency
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) and 'haima' (blood). Literally, 'without blood'. Note the British spelling is 'anaemia'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'an-' (no) + '-emia' (related to blood). So, 'no blood' or a lack of it.