Definition of Iron deficiency anaemia

1. Noun. A form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding.

Exact synonyms: Iron Deficiency Anemia
Specialized synonyms: Chlorosis, Greensickness
Generic synonyms: Anaemia, Anemia

Medical Definition of Iron deficiency anaemia

1. Hypochromic microcytic anaemia characterised by low serum iron, increased serum iron-binding capacity, decreased serum ferritin, and decreased marrow iron stores. Synonym: hypoferric anaemia. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iron Deficiency Anaemia

iron age
iron alum
iron bacteria
iron bacterium
iron bloom
iron blue
iron boot
iron cage
iron carbide
iron chelating agents
iron collar
iron compounds
iron curtain
iron curtains
iron deficiency
iron deficiency anaemia (current term)
iron deficiency anemia
iron dextrin
iron disulfide
iron eagle
iron excess
iron filing
iron filings
iron fist
iron fists
iron foundry
iron gray
iron haematoxylin
iron hand
iron heel

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