noun

anemia

anaemia

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.

to suffer from anemia to have the medical condition of anemia. She suffers from iron deficiency anemia.

Synonyms: blood deficiency

From Greek 'an-' (without) and 'haima' (blood). Literally, 'without blood'. Note the British spelling is 'anaemia'.

Break it down: 'an-' (no) + '-emia' (related to blood). So, 'no blood' or a lack of it.

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