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iron deficiency anaemia

DEFINITIONS OF: iron deficiency anaemia

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n a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding

Synonyms:
iron deficiency anemia
Types:
chlorosis, greensickness
iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
Type of:
anaemia, anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
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