pernicious anaemia

A form of pernicious anemia — A severe form of anemia caused by vitamin B₁₂ insufficiency.

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Meanings

nounpernicious anaemia (plural pernicious anaemias)

plural pernicious anaemias

  1. CommonwealthalternativeAlternative spelling of pernicious anemia.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12)

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pernicious anemiamalignant anemiamalignant anaemia
Broader
anemiaanaemia
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pernicious anemia

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