anaemia

[ uh-nee-mee-uh ]
noun

  1. anemia.

Other words from anaemia

  • pseu·do·a·nae·mi·a, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for anaemia

anaemia

US anemia

/ (əˈniːmɪə) /

noun

  1. a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or in their haemoglobin content, resulting in pallor, shortness of breath, and lack of energy

  2. lack of vitality or vigour

  1. pallid complexion

Origin of anaemia

1
C19: from New Latin, from Greek anaimia lack of blood, from an- + haima blood

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