Anaemia: meaning, definitions and examples

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anaemia

 

[ ษ™หˆniหmiษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Anaemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. This can lead to fatigue, weakness, and other health complications due to insufficient oxygen delivery to the body's tissues. There are various types of anaemia, including iron-deficiency anaemia and vitamin-deficiency anaemia, each with different causes and treatments.

Synonyms

anemia, blood deficiency, lack of hemoglobin.

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anaemia after her blood tests.
  • Symptoms of anaemia can often be mistaken for general fatigue.
  • A healthy diet is essential to prevent certain types of anaemia.
  • In severe cases, anaemia can require medical intervention such as blood transfusions.

Translations

Translations of the word "anaemia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anemia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคคเคพเคฒเฅเคชเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anรคmie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anemia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะตะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anemia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒง่ก€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anรฉmie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anemia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anemi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นˆํ˜ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู‚ุฑ ุงู„ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anรฉmie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anรฉmia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดซ่ก€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anemija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณรฐleysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะตะผะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anemi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anemia

Etymology

The word 'anaemia' originates from the Greek word 'anemia', which means 'lack of blood'. The prefix 'an-' signifies 'without' or 'lack of', while 'haima' refers to 'blood'. The term began to be used in medical contexts in the early 19th century. The understanding of anaemia has evolved significantly since then, with increased knowledge about its causes, which can include nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, and genetic conditions. As medical science advanced, various classifications of anaemia were developed based on the underlying causes, such as microcytic, macrocytic, and normocytic anaemias. Today, anaemia is recognized as a global health issue affecting millions of people, and ongoing research continues to improve diagnosis and treatment methods.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,709, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.