Anemia

Anemia or anemia is a condition of the body when the levels of erythrocytes, hemoglobin, and hematocrit are lower than normal. The causes of anemia are quite varied. Depending on the causes, anemia is often classified into groups, for example: aplastic anemia, when the formation of erythrocytes and hemoglobin decreases due to bleeding, chronic diseases, etc., macrocytic, pernicious, megaloblastic, and others. There are more than 400 types of anemia. One of the main symptoms of anemia is mental and physical fatigue. Possible symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, increased heart rate, feeling cold, etc.

Source | Glossary of Most Commonly Used Biomedical Terms and Concepts | Lithuanian University of Health Sciences | Academician Professor Antanas Praškevičius, Professor Laima Ivanovienė