anaemia

What is another word for anaemia? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A medical condition in which the blood cannot carry enough oxygen to the body's tissues, because of too few red blood cells or too little haemoglobin, causing paleness and tiredness.

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Anaemia is the standard British and Commonwealth spelling of the American anemia.

Etymology

Anaemia comes from Ancient Greek, formed from a prefix meaning not and a word for blood, joined with an ending used for medical conditions. It entered English as a direct borrowing of this Greek term describing a deficiency in the blood.

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Frequently asked questions

What does anaemia mean?

Anaemia is a condition where the blood cannot transport enough oxygen around the body, usually because of a shortage of red blood cells or haemoglobin, leading to tiredness and pale skin.

What causes anaemia?

It can result from too few red blood cells or too little haemoglobin in the blood, which reduces its ability to carry oxygen to the tissues.

Is anaemia the same as anemia?

Yes, anaemia and anemia describe the same condition; anaemia is simply the British spelling and anemia is the American spelling.

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