anemia

noun

ane·​mia ə-ˈnē-mē-ə How to pronounce anemia (audio)
1
a
: a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
b
2
: lack of vitality

Examples of anemia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This blood test can detect markers that indicate infections, anemia (low red blood cell count), cancers, and immune system conditions. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Oct. 2024 They have been used for cleansing purposes for years in industrial settings, such as waste water treatment and cleaning up nuclear waste, as well as the removal of ammonia from animal waste, improving mineral uptake and treating anemia in livestock, and in cat litter. David Gilbert, WIRED, 3 Oct. 2024 Medical conditions that warrant screening included anemia, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or a current pregnancy, according to the study. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Sep. 2024 That leaves them at risk for pain crises, anemia as the stiffened cells break down, organ damage because sickled cells carry less oxygen to tissues, a dangerous blockage of blood vessels in the lungs called acute chest syndrome, high blood pressure, and stroke. Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anemia 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek anaimia bloodlessness, from a- + -aimia -emia

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of anemia was in 1800

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Cite this Entry

“Anemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

anemia

noun
ane·​mia ə-ˈnē-mē-ə How to pronounce anemia (audio)
: a condition in which the blood has less than the normal amount of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or total volume and which is usually marked by weakness, exhaustion, pale skin, shortness of breath, and abnormal heartbeat
anemic
-mik
adjective

Medical Definition

anemia

noun
ane·​mia
variants or chiefly British anaemia
1
: a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume see aplastic anemia, hyperchromic anemia, hypochromic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, microcytic anemia, pernicious anemia, sickle cell anemia compare oligocythemia
2
anemic adjective
or chiefly British anaemic
anemically adverb
or chiefly British anaemically
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