noun
anemia
uh-NEE-mee-uh
noun
1
A condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, leaving the body short of oxygen and often causing tiredness and paleness.
"Her doctor diagnosed her with anemia after a routine blood test."
"Iron-deficiency anemia is common in people who don't eat enough iron-rich food."
How to Use Anemia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blood condition where you don't have enough healthy red blood cells, leaving you tired and pale.
UK vs US
Spelled "anaemia" in British English, "anemia" in American English.
Common pairings
iron-deficiency anemia
sickle-cell anemia
suffer from anemia
Word Forms
anemias plural, anemiae plural, anemiæ plural
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Etymology
From Greek anaimia, from an- ("without") + haima ("blood").