pernicious anemia

Noun

1.

pernicious anemia - 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 anaemia

Pronunciation: (pur-NIH-shus uh-NEE-mee-uh)

Anemia caused by a lack of vitamin B12. The body needs B12 to make red blood cells.

anaemia, anemia, malignant anaemia, malignant anemia, megaloblastic anaemia, megaloblastic anemia, metaplastic anaemia, metaplastic anemia, pernicious anaemia