anemia

Definition

A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀναιμία (anaimía), from ἀν- (an-, “not”) + αἷμα (haîma, “blood”) + -ia. By surface analysis, an- + -emia.

Example Sentences

• "Pernicious anemia and sickle-cell anemia are two anemias."

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