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anemia

The correct spelling is anemia.

How to pronounce anemia

/əˈnimi.ə/
noun

IPA: /əˈnimi.ə/

Say it like: Ane-mia

The correct spelling is anemia. A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglo… For example: "Pernicious anemia and sickle-cell anemia are two anemias."

Usage Examples

Pernicious anemia and sickle-cell anemia are two anemias.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.
  2. 2.A disease or condition that has anemia as a symptom.
  3. 3.(obsolete) Ischemia.

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