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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
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)