PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
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Pernicious Anemia.
Pernicious Anemia - as a noun
A 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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malignant anaemiamalignant anemiapernicious anaemiaHypernyms (Closely Related)
anaemia9anemia8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The patient was diagnosed with pernicious anemia after experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath."
"Treatment for pernicious anemia often includes regular vitamin B12 injections."
"The doctor recommended a blood test to check for pernicious anemia."
"In pernicious anemia, the body is unable to absorb enough vitamin B12 from food."
"The symptoms of pernicious anemia can mimic those of other health conditions."
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