low hemoglobin
Insufficient oxygen carriers
Low hemoglobin is a condition where the blood carries less oxygen-transporting protein than normal, often causing fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath.
The medical term is anemia.
Hemoglobin levels are measured through blood tests, with different thresholds for men and women: Her doctor said her low hemoglobin might explain why she's been so tired.
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- iron deficiencyInsufficient bodily ferritin levels
- ironElement twenty-six
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- paleLacking color intensity
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