anemic

Meanings

• noun

  A condition in which the blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells, resulting in insufficient oxygen supply to body tissues.

  - "She was diagnosed as anemic after a routine blood test."
  - "The anemic patient required regular blood transfusions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anemic
emetic , metric , aphetic , hysteric

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Variants

List of all variants of anemic that leads to same result
anemic , anemically , anaemia , anaemic , anemia

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Etymology

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From Greek anaemikos, meaning 'lacking in blood'.

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Trivia

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1. Anemia affects an estimated 25% of the world's population.

2. Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the world.

3. Mild anemia may not cause any noticeable symptoms, but severe anemia can lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, and even heart failure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iron-deficiency anemia: The most common type of anemia, caused by a deficiency of iron in the diet.

2. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia: A type of anemia caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12, often found in vegetarians and older adults.

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Culture

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Anemia has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often representing vulnerability, weakness, or illness.

How to Memorize "anemic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red blood cell being unable to carry enough oxygen to the body's tissues. Visualize the body's tissues becoming weak and pale as a result.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anemic' with 'weak' or 'pale' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Anemia: A Nutrient's Emptiness Ails' to remember the meaning of the condition.

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