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pernicious anemia

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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)

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pernicious anaemia malignant anemia malignant anaemia

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