achrestic anemia

achrestic anemia
\\əˈkrestik-\ noun
Etymology: a- (II) + Greek chrēstikos knowing how to use, understanding the use of; from the hypothesis that the body of a sufferer from this disease is unable to use the antianemic principle contained in the body
: chronic progressive macrocytic anemia characterized by a refractoriness to liver therapy

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  • achrestic anemia — any of various types of megaloblastic anemia that resemble pernicious anemia but are unresponsive to therapy with vitamin B12 …   Medical dictionary

  • achrestic — achres·tic (ə kresґtik) not using some normal tool or process, as the inability of those with achrestic anemia (q.v.) to utilize vitamin B12 …   Medical dictionary

  • Anemia — The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. Persons with anemia may feel tired and fatigue …   Medical dictionary

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