anemia
noun
ane·mia ə-ˈnē-mē-ə 
1
a
: a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
b
: ischemia
2
: lack of vitality
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web People can have shortness of breath on exertion for many reasons, including lung problems, anemia, lack of exercise or persistent symptoms after COVID infection. 
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 These breakthroughs in understanding the cellular oxygen-sensing mechanism augur well for new treatments for cancer, anemia, and more. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 These can include chronic pain conditions, metabolic or thyroid conditions, anemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Clemson: Three horses have tested positive for equine infectious anemia, a blood-borne, potentially deadly illness, the Clemson University Public Service and Agriculture unit reported Friday. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2022 Your primary care provider can check for anemia—and prescribe treatment or iron supplements to reverse it. Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 29 June 2022 And according to a medical study in 2015, thermal waters that are particularly iron-rich have even been known to alleviate symptoms of anemia through transdermal absorption. Laura Neilson, Vogue, 31 May 2022 Iron-deficiency anemia can develop in people with celiac disease because the body is unable to adequately absorb iron (along with other nutrients), says Dr. Jossen. Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 3 May 2022 Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that forms in the body’s bone marrow, displacing the healthy, infection-fighting white blood cells with malignant plasma cells, which may lead to bone problems, tumors, infections, kidney damage and anemia. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2022 See More
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 These breakthroughs in understanding the cellular oxygen-sensing mechanism augur well for new treatments for cancer, anemia, and more. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 These can include chronic pain conditions, metabolic or thyroid conditions, anemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Clemson: Three horses have tested positive for equine infectious anemia, a blood-borne, potentially deadly illness, the Clemson University Public Service and Agriculture unit reported Friday. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2022 Your primary care provider can check for anemia—and prescribe treatment or iron supplements to reverse it. Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 29 June 2022 And according to a medical study in 2015, thermal waters that are particularly iron-rich have even been known to alleviate symptoms of anemia through transdermal absorption. Laura Neilson, Vogue, 31 May 2022 Iron-deficiency anemia can develop in people with celiac disease because the body is unable to adequately absorb iron (along with other nutrients), says Dr. Jossen. Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 3 May 2022 Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that forms in the body’s bone marrow, displacing the healthy, infection-fighting white blood cells with malignant plasma cells, which may lead to bone problems, tumors, infections, kidney damage and anemia. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek anaimia bloodlessness, from a- + -aimia -emia
First Known Use
1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing anemia
Kids Definition
anemia
noun
ane·mia ə-ˈnē-mē-ə
: a sickness in which there is too little blood or too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin in the blood
Medical Definition
anemia
noun
ane·mia
variants or chiefly British anaemia
ə-ˈnē-mē-ə
1
: a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume see aplastic anemia, hyperchromic anemia, hypochromic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, microcytic anemia, pernicious anemia, sickle cell anemia compare oligocythemia
2
: ischemia
anemia
noun
as in lethargy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- lethargy
- bloodlessness
- laziness
- indolence
- sleepiness
- torpidity
- sluggishness
- listlessness
- limpness
- weariness
- spiritlessness
- languidness
- languor
- lifelessness
- apathy
- dullness
- inactivity
- torpor
- impassivity
- dulness
- tediousness
- tedium
- vapidity
- vapidness
- pallidness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- vitality
- exuberance
- robustness
- lustiness
- animation
- sprightliness
- briskness
- vibrancy
- vibrance
- liveliness
- vigorousness
- buoyancy
- cheerfulness
- peppiness
- brightness
- vivacity
- jauntiness
- spirit
- jazziness
- springiness
- effervescence
- pizzazz
- sparkle
- vivaciousness
- cheer
- friskiness
- verve
- pizazz
- chirpiness