pernicious anaemia

Noun

Meaning

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)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pernicious anemia malignant anaemia malignant anemia hyperchromatic macrocythaemia

Hypernyms

anaemia anemia

Hyponyms

megaloblastic anaemia megaloblastic anemia metaplastic anaemia metaplastic anemia

Examples

Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord secondary to pernicious anaemia can lead to slight peripheral nerve damage to severe damage to the central nervous system, affecting speech, balance, and cognitive awareness. Source: Internet

Sufferers of pernicious anaemia can also suffer nerve damage if the condition is not diagnosed quickly. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Perniciaro pernicion pernicious pernicious anemia pernicious scale perniciously