anaemia

Everyday

Anaemia is an illness where the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells or iron, so the person feels very tired, weak and pale. tree →

In the lessons

Used in health, science and food lessons: iron in foods like spinach, beans, red meat and fortified cereals helps prevent anaemia.

Examples

• The doctor said her tiredness was caused by anaemia. tree →
• Eating iron-rich foods helps prevent anaemia. tree →
• Anaemia can make your skin look pale. tree →
• Red blood cells carry oxygen, so anaemia makes you breathless. tree →
• Some people with anaemia take iron tablets. tree →
• A blood test showed he had anaemia. tree →

Note

British spelling «anaemia», American «anemia»; adjective «anaemic» / «anemic». Pronounced a-NEE-mee-uh. «Anaemic» is also used informally for something weak or pale: «an anaemic performance».