Etymology

anemia

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Today it means: A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue. Full definition →

First used 19th–mid-20th c.Ancient Greek ἀναιμία
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀναιμία
  2. English todayanemia

From Ancient Greek ἀναιμία (anaimía), from ἀν- (an-, “not”) + αἷμα (haîma, “blood”) -ία (-ía). By surface analysis, an- + -emia.

First known use, by meaning

  • 19th–mid-20th c. Ischemia.

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