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anaemia

/ˌæniːˈmiːə/ noun · British & US
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What does anaemia mean?

noun

A condition in which the number of red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin in the blood is below normal, leading to a decrease in the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the body's tissues.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed her with anaemia and prescribed iron supplements to help her recover."

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