noun
Uncommon
anemia
uh-NEE-mee-uh
Anemia (noun) means a condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, leaving the body short of oxygen and often causing tiredness and paleness. Example: “Her doctor diagnosed her with anemia after a routine blood test.”
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A condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, leaving the body short of oxygen and often causing tiredness and paleness.
"Her doctor diagnosed her with anemia after a routine blood test."
"Iron-deficiency anemia is common in people who don't eat enough iron-rich food."
How to use anemia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blood condition where you don't have enough healthy red blood cells, leaving you tired and pale.
UK vs US
Spelled "anaemia" in British English, "anemia" in American English.
Common pairings
iron-deficiency anemia
sickle-cell anemia
suffer from anemia
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Word forms
- Plural
- anemias, anemiae, anemiæ
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Etymology
From Greek anaimia, from an- ("without") + haima ("blood").
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What does “anemia” mean?
The word “anemia” means a condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, leaving the body short of oxygen and often causing tiredness and paleness. In plain terms, a blood condition where you don't have enough healthy red blood cells, leaving you tired and pale.
How do you pronounce “anemia”?
“Anemia” is pronounced uh-NEE-mee-uh (/əˈnimi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “anemia” in a sentence?
Here is “anemia” used in a sentence: “Her doctor diagnosed her with anemia after a routine blood test.”
What part of speech is “anemia”?
“Anemia” is a noun.
Where does the word “anemia” come from?
The word “anemia” comes from Greek. From Greek anaimia, from an- ("without") + haima ("blood").
Is “anemia” a common word?
“Anemia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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