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anemia

a·ne·mi·a [ ə nmee ə ] or a·nae·mi·a [ ə nmee ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. blood deficiency: a blood condition in which there are too few red blood cells or the red blood cells are deficient in hemoglobin, resulting in poor health. Common causes include a lack of dietary iron, heavy blood loss, or the production of too few red blood cells due to disorders such as leukemia.

2. weakness: lack of vitality or courage

[Early 19th century. Via modern Latin< Greek anaimia "being without blood" < haima "blood"]
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