貧血
Meanings
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anemia; anaemia
Medical term for a condition where the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Commonly used in everyday health contexts.
She feels dizzy from anemia.
Symptoms of anemia include getting tired easily.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が貧血を起こすfor someone to have an anemic spell/attack
I had an anemic spell on the crowded train.
- 貧血で倒れるto collapse/faint due to anemia
She collapsed from anemia and was taken to the hospital.
- 貧血になるto become anemic
If you don't get enough iron, you're prone to becoming anemic.