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pernicious anemia

/pərˈnɪʃəs əˈniːmiə/

Tradução: Tipo de anemia causada pela incapacidade de absorver vitamina B12, resultando em glóbulos vermelhos anormais e sintomas neurológicos.

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/pərˈnɪʃəs əˈniːmiə/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de anemia causada pela incapacidade de absorver vitamina B12, resultando em glóbulos vermelhos anormais e sintomas neurológicos.

A medical condition caused by the inability of the stomach to absorb vitamin B12, leading to a decrease in red blood cells and various neurological symptoms.

  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 potential neurological damage.

    ptAnemia perniciosa

    • The patient was diagnosed with pernicious anemia after experiencing fatigue and numbness.
    • Doctors treat pernicious anemia with regular vitamin B12 injections.
    • Untreated pernicious anemia can lead to serious nerve damage.