ANEMIA Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

anemia

noun

Definition of anemia

as in lethargy

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Recent Examples of anemia Instead, treatment focuses on symptom relief, anemia regulation and lifestyle modifications, the organization says. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 6 July 2026 When levels are low, the body may not make enough normal red blood cells, leading to a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 4 July 2026 Police said nearly all the dogs that were surrendered tested positive for whipworm, an intestinal parasite known to cause anemia that, if left untreated, can eventually result in the death of an animal. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Researchers at the pediatric blood disorder center will study conditions including sickle cell disease, thalassemia — a genetic blood disorder that can cause severe anemia — leukemia and bone marrow failure. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anemia

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Noun

Anaplasmosis symptoms can be similar to those of Lyme disease, including fever, headache, fatigue, lethargy, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

— Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
More severe signs of heat stroke include lethargy, weakness, the loss of the ability to stand, confusion, loss of coordination, vomiting and diarrhea.

— Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of lethargy

Noun

But laziness, alcoholism and a lack of talent led Marx to conclude that for people like himself, the only way to achieve success was to take (steal) wealth from those more talented and ambitious.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
The laziness of the old-fashioned suitcase switcheroo device is part of the movie’s charm.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of laziness

Noun

Gamma-wave strength rose across brain regions during therapy, and sleepiness was the most common side effect.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
The clinical data demonstrated significant improvements in wakefulness and reductions in excessive daytime sleepiness at week eight, outperforming the placebo with a generally favorable safety profile.

— Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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