anemia
UK/ә'ni:miә/US
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Definitions
n.
A medical condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, causing fatigue and pallor.
贫血（症）：血液中红细胞或血红蛋白过少的病症，会导致疲劳和面色苍白。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedan- (without) + em (blood) + -ia (condition) = a 'blood-without' condition. It doesn't mean having no blood, but having too little of what blood needs — red cells and hemoglobin. The prefix an- is the Greek privative, the same 'not' that hides in agnostic and anonymous.
Root em still carries 4 more wordsUsage Guide
Spelling: American 'anemia' / British 'anaemia.' Pronounced with a long e: /əˈniːmiə/. The adjective is anemic.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor diagnosed her constant tiredness as iron-deficiency anemia.
- 2.
A simple blood test can detect anemia early.
- 3.
Eating more leafy greens helped reverse his mild anemia.