Definition

A medical condition where there is a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue and weakness.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with anaemia after she reported feeling unusually tired.

Conversation

I just found out that I have anaemia from my last check-up.

Oh no! What does that mean for you?

It means I need to eat more iron-rich foods and maybe take some supplements.

That sounds manageable! I hope you feel better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anaemia → It is formed from "an-" (meaning without) and "haima" (meaning blood) from Greek. The word "anaemia" refers to a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to a lack of oxygen in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('an-') 'blood' ('haima') — this helps you remember that anaemia is a condition where there is a deficiency of blood.

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