anemia

noun

Definition of anemianext
as in lethargy

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Recent Examples of anemia The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie has been receiving around-the-clock veterinary care since she was rescued July 17, said the eagle remains stable but is battling severe anemia. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Treatment for iron deficiency may include oral supplementation and, in cases of severe anemia, intravenous (IV) iron or blood transfusions. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The Ojai center’s recent post did not include updates on what might be causing her symptoms, including severe anemia. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Her bloodwork came back normal, with the exception of anemia — common in pregnancy. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anemia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anemia
  1. lethargy
  2. laziness
  3. indolence
  4. sleepiness
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
  • From the outside, and often from the inside too, this looks like laziness — proof that the person just isn’t trying.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 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
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  • Although a genius at depicting indolence, Hockney himself worked with a rigorous commitment.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
  • The rapid growth of AI data centers is simply forcing us to reckon with many years of indolence.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of indolence
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  • Loud snoring, daytime sleepiness and obesity are common signs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sleepiness

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