iron deficiency anemia

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Noun1.iron deficiency anemia - a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
iron deficiency anaemia
chlorosis, greensickness - iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
anemia, anaemia - a deficiency of red blood cells
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Among the various types of nutritional anemia, iron-deficiency anemia is the most common, affecting more than two billion people globally.
Prevalence of anemia in pediatric age group patients and its co-relation with socio-demographic factors in patients presenting at Department of Pediatrics at Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareillly, U. P
* KEY WORDS Ferritin; anemia, iron-deficiency; pregnancy; anemia; prenatal care.
Using Ferritin Levels To Determine Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

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