iron deficiency anemia
Definition
Noun: A type of anemia characterized by a lack of sufficient iron in the body. This deficiency impairs the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. It can result from inadequate dietary iron intake, poor absorption of iron, or chronic blood loss.
Usage and Examples
Noun: * Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. * Fatigue and pale skin are classic symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. * The doctor diagnosed her with iron deficiency anemia after reviewing her blood test results.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, nutritional, and public health contexts to describe a specific pathological condition, distinct from other forms of anemia like vitamin B12 deficiency anemia or sickle cell anemia.
- "iron-deficiency anemia": Often hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun.
- She was treated for iron-deficiency anemia symptoms.
Variants and Related Words
- Iron deficiency (noun phrase): The condition of having inadequate iron, which may or may not have progressed to cause anemia.
- The patient has iron deficiency but not yet iron deficiency anemia.
- Microcytic hypochromic anemia (noun phrase): A technical descriptor for the type of small, pale red blood cells typically seen in this condition.
Synonyms
- Hypoferremia (noun, technical): A state of low iron levels in the blood.
- Sideropenic anemia (noun, technical): An alternative medical term.
Related Phrases and Collocations
- To treat/manage iron deficiency anemia: Refers to the medical intervention, often involving iron supplements and dietary changes.
- The goal is to treat the underlying cause of the iron deficiency anemia.
- Risk factor for iron deficiency anemia: A condition or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing it.
- A vegetarian diet can be a risk factor for iron deficiency anemia.
- Complication of iron deficiency anemia: A secondary health problem resulting from the anemia, such as heart problems or developmental delays in children.
Noun
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a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
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