anaemias
Red cell shortages
Anaemias is the British spelling of anemias, the plural of anaemia—conditions in which the blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to tissues.
Different types exist: iron-deficiency anaemia, sickle cell anaemia, pernicious anaemia.
The doctor tested for various anaemias before making a diagnosis.
Inherited blood cell malformation
- thalassemiaHereditary hemoglobin production defect
- perniciousGradually and subtly harmful
- aplasticDeficient in cell formation
- macrocyticHaving enlarged red cells
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- ferritinIron-storing blood protein
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
hematopoiesis · hemolysis · bone marrow · transfusion · red blood cells · blood smear · complete blood count · packed cells
Element twenty-six
- vitamin B12Nerve and blood nutrient
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
coeliac · gastrointestinal · dietary · supplements · micronutrient · copper · zinc · vegetarian
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
breathlessness · dizziness · palpitations · headache · cold extremities · brittle nails · tachycardia · shortness of breath
sickle cell
Inherited blood cell malformation
- thalassemiaHereditary hemoglobin production defect
- perniciousGradually and subtly harmful
- aplasticDeficient in cell formation
macrocytic · hemolytic · chronic disease · refractory · congenital
hemoglobin
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- ferritinIron-storing blood protein
bilirubin · hematopoiesis · hemolysis · bone marrow · transfusion · red blood cells · blood smear · complete blood count · packed cells · plasma
iron
Element twenty-six
- vitamin B12Nerve and blood nutrient
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
malabsorption · coeliac · gastrointestinal · dietary · supplements · micronutrient · copper · zinc · vegetarian · vegan
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
lethargy · breathlessness · dizziness · palpitations · headache · cold extremities · brittle nails · tachycardia · shortness of breath · fainting
- sickle-cell anaemiaGenetic disorder causing misshapen erythrocytes
- sickle cell anaemiaHereditary hemoglobin malformation disease