anemia
or a·nae·mi·a
[ uh-nee-mee-uh ]
/ əˈni mi ə /
noun
Pathology.
a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing pallor, weakness, and breathlessness.
a lack of power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness: His writing suffers from anemia.
OTHER WORDS FROM anemia
pseu·do·a·ne·mi·a, nounWords nearby anemia
aneirin,
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anelasticity,
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anelectric,
anemia,
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anemic anoxia,
anemic halo,
anemic hypoxia,
anemic infarct
British Dictionary definitions for pseudoanemia
Word Origin for anemia
C19: from New Latin, from Greek
anaimia lack of blood
Medical definitions for pseudoanemia (1 of 2)
pseudoanemia
[ sōō′dō-ə-nē′mē-ə ]
n.
Pallor of the skin and mucous membranes without the blood signs of anemia.
false anemia
Medical definitions for pseudoanemia (2 of 2)
anemia
[ ə-nē′mē-ə ]
n.
A pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood, measured in unit volume concentrations of hemoglobin, red blood cell volume, or red blood cell number.
Other words from anemia
a•ne′mic (-mĭk) adj.Scientific definitions for pseudoanemia
anemia
[ ə-nē′mē-ə ]
A deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood, as in the amount of hemoglobin or the number or volume of red blood cells. Iron deficiency, often caused by inadequate dietary consumption of iron, and blood loss are common causes of anemia. See also aplastic anemia hemolytic anemia and sickle cell anemia.
Other words from anemia
anemic adjectiveCultural definitions for pseudoanemia
anemia
[ (uh-nee-mee-uh) ]
A condition in which the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen is decreased because of too few red blood cells in circulation or because of too little hemoglobin.
notes for anemia
Because people suffering from anemia often appear weak and pale, the term is frequently used to describe general apathy or weakness: “The team's performance has been pretty anemic these past few weeks.”