noun
- a medical condition in which there are too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin in the blood, causing weakness and fatigue
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘anemia’
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with iron-deficiency anaemia.
- Symptoms of anaemia include tiredness and pale skin.
- She takes iron supplements to treat her anaemia.
- Severe anaemia can cause shortness of breath.
- The blood test revealed that he was suffering from anaemia.
- Pregnant women are often screened for anaemia.