Medical Definition of Iron deficiency

1. Deficiency of iron results in anaemia because iron is necessary to make haemoglobin, the key molecule in red blood cells responsible for the transport of oxygen. In iron deficiency anaemia, the red cells are unusally small (microcytic) and pale (hypochromic). Characteristic features of iron deficiency anaemia in children include failure to thrive (grow) and increased infections. The treatment of iron deficiency anaemia , whether it be in children or adults, is with iron and iron-containing foods. Food sources of iron include meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables and cereals (especially those fortified with iron). According to the National Academy of Sciences, the recommended dietary allowances of iron are 15 milligrams per day for women and 10 milligrams per day for men. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iron Deficiency

ironworks
ironwort
irony
irony
iron age
iron alum
iron blue
iron boot
iron cage
iron carbide
Iron Chancellor
iron chelating agents
iron collar
iron compounds
iron curtain
iron deficiency (current term)
iron deficiency anaemia
iron deficiency anaemia
iron deficiency anemia
iron dextrin
iron disulfide
iron excess
iron filing
iron fist
iron foundry
iron haematoxylin
iron heel
iron horse
iron index
iron isotopes

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