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Anemia

Also called Low blood count

HematologyFamily MedicineInternal MedicineEssential

Reduction in circulating red blood cells or hemoglobin impairing oxygen delivery, most commonly from iron deficiency, chronic disease, or hemolysis.

Korean

빈혈(피가 부족함)

적혈구 수·헤모글로빈 농도·헤마토크릿이 정상 이하로 감소하여 피로·창백함·조직 산소 공급 저하가 나타나는 상태.

French

Anémie

Diminution des globules rouges ou de l'hémoglobine réduisant l'apport en oxygène aux tissus ; les principales causes sont la carence en fer, les maladies chroniques et l'hémolyse.

Word parts

  • an-PrefixWithout, absence of
  • -emiaSuffix(Greek) Blood condition

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