Glossary

Anemia

Anemia

Anämie·Also: Blutarmut

Anaemia is the medical term for a lack of blood: either the red blood pigment (haemoglobin) is lacking or there are too few red blood cells. As a result, the body is supplied with less oxygen, which can cause tiredness, paleness and weakness.

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