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    Anemia (en. Anemia)

    /aˈne.mia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A condition that causes fatigue and weakness due to a lack of red blood cells.
    Anemia can cause dizziness and lack of energy.
    La anemia puede causar mareos y falta de energía.
    A condition that occurs when there is a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
    The doctor diagnosed anemia after analyzing the blood results.
    El médico diagnosticó anemia después de analizar los resultados de la sangre.
    A type of anemia that results from a lack of iron in the diet.
    Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia.
    La anemia ferropénica es la forma más común de anemia.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'anaimia', which means 'without blood'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chronic anemia
    A form of anemia that is prolonged.
    anemia crónica
    acute anemia
    Anemia that appears suddenly and can be severe.
    anemia aguda
    nutritional anemia
    Anemia caused by deficiencies in the diet.
    anemia nutricional

    Related Words

    hemoglobin
    Protein responsible for transporting oxygen in red blood cells.
    hemoglobina
    red blood cell
    Blood cell that carries oxygen.
    glóbulo rojo
    iron
    Essential mineral for the production of hemoglobin.
    hierro

    Slang Meanings

    To feel very tired or weak.
    I have been so tired lately; I think I have anemia.
    He estado tan cansado últimamente, creo que tengo anemia.
    Extreme tiredness due to lack of energy.
    After that hike, I feel anemic.
    Después de esa caminata, me siento con anemia.