word
iron-deficiency anemia
EYE-urn deh-FISH-un-see ah-NEE-mee-ah
ˈaɪərn dɪˈfɪʃənsi əˈniːmiəListen
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irondeficiencyanemia
Dictionary meaning
the most common nutritional disorder worldwide, caused by insufficient iron to produce adequate hemoglobin for red blood cells; symptoms include fatigue, pallor, reduced cognitive performance, and impaired immune function; particularly affects women of reproductive age, young children, and pregnant women; treated through dietary changes, supplementation, and fortification
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