Anemia Meaning
/əˈnimi.ə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA 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.
nounA disease or condition that has anemia as a symptom.
Sentence Examples
The doctor analyzed the blood sample for anemia.
I collapsed from anemia.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient's chronic fatigue and pale skin indicated she had iron-deficient ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient's ____ was treated with a high-iron diet and vitamins.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek ἀναιμία (anaimía), from ἀν- (an-, “not”) + αἷμα (haîma, “blood”) -ία (-ía). By surface analysis, an- + -emia.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient's chronic fatigue and pale skin indicated she had iron-deficient ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient's ____ was treated with a high-iron diet and vitamins.