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anemia

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈniːmiə/

anemia means: A condition in which your blood cannot carry enough oxygen, often making you tired or weak.

noun

LOW BLOOD OXYGENB2

A condition in which your blood cannot carry enough oxygen, often making you tired or weak.

  • She has anemia.
  • The doctor tested him for anemia.
  • Low iron levels can cause anemia.

Common phrases: severe anemia, iron deficiency anemia, develop anemia

BLOOD DISEASE TYPEC2

A type of disease that reduces the amount of oxygen your blood can carry.

  • He was diagnosed with pernicious anemia.
  • Sickle cell anemia runs in her family.
  • These anemias have different causes and treatments.

Common phrases: pernicious anemia, sickle cell anemia, hemolytic anemia

Questions about anemia

What does anemia mean?

A condition in which your blood cannot carry enough oxygen, often making you tired or weak.

What is anemia in other languages?

Türkçe: kansızlık · Español: anemia · Français: anémie · Deutsch: Anämie · Italiano: anemia · 日本語: 貧血

How do you pronounce anemia?

It is pronounced /əˈniːmiə/.

How do you use anemia in a sentence?

She has anemia. The doctor tested him for anemia.

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