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Anemia (AmE)) or anaemia (BrE), from the Greek meaning "without blood", is a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability of blood to transfer oxygen to the tissues, causing hypoxia; since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences. Hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein in the red blood cells) has to be present to ensure adequate oxygenation of all body tissues and organs.
The three main classes of anemia include excessive blood loss (acutely such as a hemorrhage or chronically through low-volume loss), excessive blood cell destruction (hemolysis) or deficient red blood cell production. In menstruating women, dietary iron deficiency is a common cause of deficient red blood cell production.
Anemia is the most common disorder of the blood. There are several kinds of anemia, produced by a variety of underlying causes. Anemia can be classified in a variety of ways, based on the morphology of RBCs, underlying etiologic mechanisms, and discernible clinical spectra, to mention a few.
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Anemia - A definition of anemia and lists specific types with links for further investigation.
Anemia and Iron Status - Overview of the causes of Anemia together with downloadable recommendations on how to prevent it.
Anemia Lifeline - Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anemia.
Anemia, Evaluation of - Márcia Datz, Pediatric Resident University of São Paulo Brazil. Definition, symptoms, testing, and types of anemia.
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Healthworld Online - Anemia - An overview of the condition together with self help diagnosis.
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