How Do You Spell ANAEMIA?

Pronunciation: [ɐnˈiːmi͡ə] (IPA)

The word "anaemia" is commonly misspelled as "anemia" in American English. The correct spelling is derived from the Greek word "anaimia," meaning lack of blood. The "ae" in "anaemia" represents an "ee" sound, which is why it is pronounced "uh-NEE-mee-uh" (/əˈniːmiə/) in IPA phonetic transcription. It is a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue, weakness, and paleness.

ANAEMIA Meaning and Definition

  1. Anaemia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein inside RBCs that delivers oxygen to different tissues and organs throughout the body. Anaemia occurs when the body cannot produce enough RBCs, when RBCs are destroyed faster than they are produced, or when there is excessive bleeding leading to a loss of RBCs.

    This condition can result from various factors including nutritional deficiencies (such as iron, vitamin B12, and folate), chronic diseases (like kidney disease or cancer), hormonal disorders (for instance, hypothyroidism), or other underlying health problems. Symptoms of anaemia may include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, pale skin, headaches, and rapid or irregular heartbeat. The severity and specific symptoms can vary depending on the underlying cause and the extent of the deficiency or loss of RBCs.

    Several diagnostic tests, including blood tests, may be used to confirm the presence of anaemia and determine its cause. Treatment typically focuses on addressing the underlying cause of anaemia and may involve dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, medications, or, in some cases, blood transfusions or other medical procedures.

    Overall, anaemia is a medical condition characterized by a reduced number of RBCs or a lack of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to symptoms related to decreased oxygen transport throughout the body.

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    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ANAEMIA

  • znaemia
  • snaemia
  • wnaemia
  • qnaemia
  • abaemia
  • amaemia
  • ajaemia
  • ahaemia
  • anzemia
  • ansemia
  • anwemia
  • anqemia
  • anawmia
  • anasmia
  • anadmia
  • anarmia
  • ana4mia
  • ana3mia
  • sanaemia
  • naaemia

Etymology of ANAEMIA

The word "anaemia" has its etymology rooted in ancient Greek. It is derived from the Greek word "anaimia" (ἀναιμία), which is a combination of the prefix "an-" meaning "without" or "lack of" and the word "aimia" (αἷμα) meaning "blood". Therefore, "anaemia" literally translates to "lack of blood".

Similar spelling words for ANAEMIA

Plural form of ANAEMIA is ANAEMIAS

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