Definition

Having a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, which can cause weakness and fatigue.

Example

The doctor said she was anaemic and needed to eat more iron-rich foods.

Conversation

You look a bit tired today, is everything okay?

Yeah, I just found out I'm feeling a bit anaemic lately.

Oh no, have you seen a doctor about it?

I have an appointment next week to get it checked out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anaemic → It is formed from "an-" (meaning without) and "haima" (from Greek, meaning blood). The word "anaemic" describes a condition of having insufficient blood or lacking healthy blood cells.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('an-') 'blood' ('haima') — that's why anaemic means having a deficiency in blood.

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