ANEMIA Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

anemia

noun

Definition of anemia

as in lethargy

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Recent Examples of anemia Testosterone therapy may help reduce these symptoms and has been found in clinical trials to help significantly improve libido, anemia, bone density, lean body mass, depression, and erectile function, StatPearls states. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026 Dental disease, gum pain, anemia, digestive trouble and nutritional deficiencies can all present as chewing behavior. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia, a condition that occurs when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026 Gjoni says CMPs can help identify whether a woman has iron deficiency or anemia, which is common in midlife. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anemia

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Noun

Contact your veterinarian even if your pet appears healthy, and seek emergency care for symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or appetite loss.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Symptoms include coughing, rapid breathing, lethargy, and reluctance to exercise; open-mouth breathing in cats is an emergency.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of lethargy

Noun

The reason has less to do with laziness than self-preservation.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Definition of laziness

Noun

The benefits of an early nap can wear off too early in the day, leading to afternoon sleepiness.

— Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026
Melatonin the hormone released at night that triggers sleepiness also declines with age, and perimenopause brings a significant drop that makes sound sleep harder to come by.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of sleepiness

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