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    anaemic
    /əˈniːmɪk/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a person suffering from anaemia: "cumin seeds are a rich source of iron and hence very beneficial for anaemics"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANAEMIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ANAEMIC definition: 1. suffering from anaemia: 2. without any energy and effort: 3. UK spelling of anemic. Learn more.

  3. www.who.int › health-topics › anaemiaAnaemia - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Anaemia is a serious global public health problem that particularly affects young children, menstruating adolescent girls and women, and pregnant and postpartum women. WHO estimates that 40% of children 6–59 months of age, 37% of pregnant women, and 30% of women 15–49 years of age worldwide are anaemic.

  4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anemiaAnemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 11, 2023 · Overview. Anemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all other organs in the body. Having anemia can cause tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnemiaAnemia - Wikipedia

    Anemia or anaemia ( British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen. This can be due to a lower than normal number of red blood cells, a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin available for oxygen transport, or abnormalities in hemoglobin that impair its function. [3] [4]

  6. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAnaemia - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 1, 2023 · Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. It mainly affects women and children. Anaemia occurs when there isn’t enough haemoglobin in the body to carry oxygen to the organs and tissues.

  7. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › anemiaAnemia - What Is Anemia? | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells. If you have anemia, your body does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. The lack of oxygen can make you feel tired or weak.

  8. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › understanding-anemia-basicsAnemia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments - WebMD

    Aug 3, 2023 · What Is Anemia? Anemia is defined as a low number of red blood cells. In a routine blood test, anemia is reported as a low hemoglobin or hematocrit. Hemoglobin is the main protein in...

  9. www.healthline.com › health › anemiaAnemia: Causes, Symptoms, Nutritional Requirements & More - ...

    Oct 30, 2023 · Anemia is when you have low levels of red blood cells in your body. When this happens, your organs and tissues have a harder time getting oxygen. You may feel fatigue,...

  10. www.everydayhealth.com › anemiaWhat Is Anemia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and...

    Mar 9, 2023 · Anemia is a condition that develops when your red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal. The condition is often associated with being tired and weak. The...

  11. medlineplus.gov › anemiaAnemia | MedlinePlus

    Jul 29, 2016 · Anemia. Also called: Iron poor blood. On this page. Basics. Summary. Start Here. Diagnosis and Tests. Treatments and Therapies. Learn More. Related Issues. Specifics. Genetics. See, Play and Learn. No links available. Research. Statistics and Research. Clinical Trials. Journal Articles. Resources. Find an Expert. For You. Children. Teenagers. Women