iron deficiency anemia
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- noun
- /ˈaɪərn dɪˈfɪʃənsi əˈniːmiə/
- Specialized
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anemia ferropénica
- The doctor explained that iron deficiency anemia can lead to fatigue and weakness if not treated properly.
- a major cause of iron deficiency anemia
The next category to avoid if you have iron deficiency anemia is most nuts and all beans, legumes and lentils.
- The next category to avoid if you have iron deficiency anemia is most nuts and all beans, legumes and lentils.
Examples
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In addition, people who receive iron for iron-deficiency anemia commonly report improved memory, attention, mood, and energy before any improvement in hemoglobin indices.
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Results: Prevalence of anemia, iron deficiency anemia, and minor thalassemia in women was 9.7%, 7%, 1%, respectively, and in men was 9.7%, 2%, 5%.
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More than 6% of girls developed iron-deficiency anemia during the study.
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And meanwhile an iron deficiency anemia effects maybe something like a billion people worldwide.
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Many studies of the systemic effects of iron deficiency have focused on individuals with iron-deficiency anemia.
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All pregnant women, including vegetarians, should be checked for iron-deficiency anemia and consider supplementation if they are unable to meet their requirements through diet alone.
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Preliminary findings suggest that iron supplements decreased iron-deficiency anemia but did not affect growth retardation.
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Lead poisoning and iron-deficiency anemia, more prevalent among low-income children, depress cognitive ability and lead to lower average academic achievement.
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Laboratory tests showed iron-deficiency anemia (hemoglobin 3.8 g/dL, serum iron 80 mg/L).
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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) may be suspected in a 38-year-old female who presents with tiredness and a history of persistently heavy and prolonged periods.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
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A blood problem in which there are too few red blood cells, causing tiredness and weakness
A lack of iron in the body that makes you feel very tired
Antonyms
How Severe
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Surface Forms
Morphology
iron + deficiency + anemia
Each constituent contributes directly to the overall meaning: 'iron' (the element), 'deficiency' (a lack of), and 'anemia' (low red blood cells), so the phrase straightforwardly denotes anemia caused by a lack of iron. This compositional pattern is transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the component words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Iron deficiency anemia shows a simple picture: the body has 'not enough' iron, a deficiency, so it cannot make enough red blood cells. That's why anemia here means 'low red blood cells' and causes tiredness and pale skin.