anemia
|a/ne/mi/a|
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/əˈniː.mi.ə/
lack of blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaimia,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'haima' meant 'blood.'
Historical Evolution
'anaimia' transformed into the Latin word 'anaemia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anemia' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of blood,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
She was diagnosed with anemia after feeling constantly tired.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 05:51