Noun: anaemia u'nee-mee-u
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: anemia)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: anemia)
- A deficiency of red blood cells
"Her fatigue and pale complexion were symptoms of anaemia";
- anemia [N. Amer]
- 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