Anemia

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Narrower Terms 5 Facts

Used for

runner's anemia

See for

cytopenia

Broader Terms

blood disorder

Narrower Terms

aplastic anemia, dyserythropoietic anemia, hemolytic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, microcytic /hypochromic anemia, pernicious anemia, sideroblastic anemia

Facts

• Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBC's) or the amount of hemoglobin, resulting in a decrease in the oxygen- carrying capacity of the blood.
• A person who has anemia is called anemic.
• Anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells in the bloodstream that results in insufficient oxygen to tissues and organs.

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