- iron deficiency anaemia
- nouna form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding• Syn: ↑iron deficiency anemia• Hyponyms: ↑chlorosis, ↑greensickness
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iron deficiency anemia — noun a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding • Syn: ↑iron deficiency anaemia • Hypernyms: ↑anemia, ↑anaemia • Hyponyms: ↑chlorosis, ↑greensickness … Useful english dictionary
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anaemia — n. a reduction in the quantity of the oxygen carrying pigment haemoglobin in the blood. The main symptoms are excessive tiredness and fatigability, breathlessness on exertion, pallor, and poor resistance to infection. There are many causes of… … The new mediacal dictionary
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iron dextran — a drug containing iron and dextran, administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection to treat iron deficiency anaemia. Side effects can include pain at the site of injection, rapid beating of the heart, and allergic reactions. Trade names:… … The new mediacal dictionary
