pernicious anemia

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)

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Synonyms

pernicious anaemia malignant anaemia malignant anemia blood rickets hemophilia malnutrition scurvy dermatitis anaemia pellagra goitre leukemia anemia beriberi

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Hypernyms

anaemia anemia

Hyponyms

megaloblastic anaemia megaloblastic anemia metaplastic anaemia metaplastic anemia

Examples

If you’re dealing with pernicious anemia, SIBO, or low stomach acid, you’re going to have problems digesting capsules or tablets of B12. Source: Internet

In pernicious anemia, the immune system attacks the protein necessary for absorbing vitamin B12 in the gut. Since vitamin B12 plays an important role in making red blood cells, a deficiency leads to anemia. Source: Internet

Yes, I still have the hypothyroidism but adding B-12 (I have to have injections since I have pernicious anemia) has helped in many ways, from emotions to giving me energy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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