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pernicious anaemia

/pərˈnɪʃəs əˈniːmiə/

Tradução: Anemia causada pela incapacidade de absorver vitamina B12 suficiente, levando à redução dos glóbulos vermelhos e a sintomas como fadiga, fraqueza e problemas neurológicos.

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/pərˈnɪʃəs əˈniːmiə/C1formalmedical
  • ptAnemia causada pela incapacidade de absorver vitamina B12 suficiente, levando à redução dos glóbulos vermelhos e a sintomas como fadiga, fraqueza e problemas neurológicos.

A medical condition in which the body cannot absorb enough vitamin B12, leading to a decrease in red blood cells and causing symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and neurological issues.

  1. Vitamin B12 deficiency diseaseC1formal

    A medical condition where the body cannot absorb enough vitamin B12, leading to a decrease in red blood cells and causing fatigue, weakness, and neurological problems.

    ptAnemia perniciosa

    • The patient was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia after a blood test.
    • Symptoms of pernicious anaemia include tiredness and shortness of breath.
    • Treatment for pernicious anaemia usually involves regular vitamin B12 injections.