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pernicious anaemia meaning and definition
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Definition of pernicious anaemia (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 B12)
- synonyms: malignant anaemia, malignant anemia, pernicious anemia
Source: Princeton University Wordnet