iron deficiency anemia

Definitions of iron deficiency anemia
  1. noun
    a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
    synonyms: iron deficiency anaemia
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    types:
    chlorosis, greensickness
    iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
    type of:
    anaemia, anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
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