Anemia

Definition

Anemia is a condition characterized by an insufficient quantity of healthy red blood cells (erythrocytes) or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to reduced oxygen transport to the body's tissues. It can result from various causes, including nutritional deficiencies, bone marrow problems, chronic diseases, or loss of blood.

Related terms

Erythrocytes:

They are red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body and returning carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.

Hemoglobin:

A protein found in red blood cells that binds oxygen and carbon dioxide, facilitating their transport in the bloodstream.

Iron:

deficiency anemia - The most common form of anemia caused by a lack of iron in the body, which is necessary for hemoglobin production