anemia
noun/əˈnimiə/
Frequency rank: #10,911 most common English word
Meaning
A condition in which the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body.
Example sentence
The doctor told her that fatigue and pale skin can be signs of anemia.
Synonyms & related words
- bloodlessness
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