Spanish word

anemia

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈnemja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounanemia

Example

Ella tiene anemia y necesita descansar.

She has anemia and needs to rest.

Illustration for anemia (anemia)

More examples

Sufre de anemia y toma suplementos de hierro.

She suffers from anemia and takes iron supplements.

Core concept

Reduced hemoglobin in the blood leading to lower oxygenation of organs.

Common phrases

  • sufrir de anemia

    suffer from anemia

  • anemia leve

    mild anemia

Similar words

fatiga: Easy exhaustion and a heavy, low-energy feeling after very little activity.
cansancio: Tiredness that accumulates after prolonged activity and creates a strong need for rest.
mareo: Dizziness or lightheadedness often felt when standing up or moving suddenly.

Definition in Spanish

Estado caracterizado por una disminución del nivel de hemoglobina en la sangre, lo que provoca menor oxigenación de los órganos.

Word origin

From Greek an- 'without' and haima 'blood', through medical Latin, the term denotes an insufficiency of blood's oxygen-carrying component.

Usage tips

  • Gender and article matter: la anemia is the noun and the adjective agrees with the person, so say estoy anémica for a woman and estoy anémico for a man.

Related words

  • anémicoanemicadjective

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