anaemia
|a-ne-mi-a|
C1
/əˈniːmiə/
lack of blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anaemia' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'anaemia,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'haima' meant 'blood.'
Historical Evolution
'anaemia' changed from the Greek word 'anaimia' (ἀναιμία) and the Latin 'anaemia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaemia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of blood,' but over time it evolved into its current medical meaning of 'a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to fatigue and weakness.
She was diagnosed with anaemia after feeling tired for weeks.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/26 16:06