pernicious anemia
1.
(
noun
) a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B-12)
Synonyms:
malignant anemia
Related Words:
anaemia
,
anemia
,
megaloblastic anemia
,
metaplastic anemia
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