noun
- Plural of anaemia; conditions in which the blood has too few red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin, resulting in reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'anemias'; Medical/clinical term; Countable noun when referring to multiple types or instances
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with several different types of anaemias during the blood work.
- Iron deficiency and pernicious anaemias are among the most common forms.
- Chronic diseases can lead to various anaemias that require ongoing treatment.
- The doctor explained that different anaemias require different therapeutic approaches.
- Nutritional deficiencies are responsible for many preventable anaemias worldwide.