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Noun: anaemia  u'nee-mee-u
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: anemia)
  1. A deficiency of red blood cells
    "Her fatigue and pale complexion were symptoms of anaemia";
    - anemia [N. Amer]
     
  2. A lack of vitality
    "His anaemia was evident in his pale complexion and constant fatigue";
    - anemia [N. Amer]

Derived forms: anaemias

Type of: blood disease, blood disorder, symptom

Encyclopedia: Anaemia