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- |Term=pernicious anemia ...pernicious anemia - {{Pronunciation}} (per-NIH-shus uh-NEE-mee-uh) type of anemia (low red blood cell count) caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin509 bytes (66 words) - 12:53, 12 January 2023
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- |Term=pernicious anemia ...pernicious anemia - {{Pronunciation}} (per-NIH-shus uh-NEE-mee-uh) type of anemia (low red blood cell count) caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin509 bytes (66 words) - 12:53, 12 January 2023
- == Pernicious Anemia == ...ronunciation: /pərˈniSHəs/ /əˈnēmēə/) is a type of [[anemia]] that results from the inability of the body to absorb [[vitamin B12]], which is necessary for2 KB (310 words) - 04:42, 6 February 2024
- ...large, oval-shaped red blood cells that can be seen in certain types of [[anemia]] and other blood disorders. The term "Macroovalocyte" is derived from three Greek words: "Makros" meaning large, "Ovalis" meaning oval, and "Kyto1 KB (190 words) - 22:37, 7 February 2024
- The term "Hydroxocobalamin" is derived from the Greek words 'hydro' meaning water, 'oxo' meaning acid, 'cobal' referrin ...tamin B12]] from their diet. However, some conditions such as [[pernicious anemia]], [[malabsorption syndromes]], certain intestinal disorders, and certain g1 KB (175 words) - 01:44, 8 February 2024
- ...ine". "B12" refers to the specific type of vitamin, and "deficiency" comes from the Latin word "deficientia" meaning "a lack or shortage". ..., weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia. Neurological changes, such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet,2 KB (209 words) - 22:03, 14 February 2024
- ...d cells in the body. These substances are often used in the treatment of [[anemia]] and other blood-related conditions. The term "haematinic" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood and "tikos" meaning pertaining to. Th2 KB (289 words) - 02:07, 6 February 2024
- == Nutritional Anemia == ...tional anemia''' (pronounced: nu-tri-shun-al uh-nee-mee-uh) is a type of [[anemia]] that occurs when there is a lack of certain nutrients in a person's diet.2 KB (228 words) - 17:22, 10 February 2024
- The term "Cabot rings" is derived from the name of Richard Clarke Cabot, an American physician who first described ...s an abnormality in the formation of red blood cells, such as [[pernicious anemia]], [[lead poisoning]], and some cases of [[thalassemia]].2 KB (280 words) - 06:04, 8 February 2024
- The term "Schilling test" is derived from the name of its developer, Robert F. Schilling, an American physician. ...may have pernicious anemia or some other condition that prevents the body from absorbing vitamin B12.2 KB (236 words) - 04:19, 9 February 2024
- The term "intrinsic factor" originates from its discovery in the early 20th century when it was found to be an essentia ...annot be absorbed, leading to a deficiency and potentially to [[pernicious anemia]].1 KB (191 words) - 17:43, 7 February 2024
- ...associated with certain types of [[anemia]], particularly [[megaloblastic anemia]] and [[vitamin B12 deficiency]]. The term "hypersegmented neutrophil" is derived from the Greek words "hyper" (meaning over or above), "segment" (meaning part or2 KB (239 words) - 15:04, 11 February 2024
- ..." meaning life and "amine" from the Greek word "amino". "Deficiency" comes from the Latin word "deficere" meaning to lack. ...can also be caused by malabsorption due to conditions such as [[pernicious anemia]], [[celiac disease]], [[Crohn's disease]], and [[atrophic gastritis]].2 KB (239 words) - 20:10, 7 February 2024
- ...than normal red blood cells, known as [[macrocytes]]. The term is derived from the Greek words "makros" meaning large, and "kytos" meaning cell. ...ations. It can also be a symptom of certain diseases, such as [[pernicious anemia]], [[hypothyroidism]], and [[liver disease]].1 KB (190 words) - 02:37, 7 February 2024
- The term "atrophic gastritis" is derived from the Greek words "atrophia" meaning "wasting away" and "gastritis" meaning " ...a, vomiting, and weight loss. In severe cases, it can lead to [[pernicious anemia]] due to a lack of intrinsic factor necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.2 KB (283 words) - 11:33, 10 February 2024
- ...e bone marrow changes in this condition, which is now known as [[Neumann's anemia]]. ...e work was on the pathogenesis of anemia. He proposed that anemia resulted from a failure of the bone marrow to produce sufficient red blood cells, a theor2 KB (335 words) - 19:46, 12 February 2024
- The term "cobalamin" comes from the element cobalt contained within the vitamin. The "-amin" suffix refers A deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to [[vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia]], a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells2 KB (305 words) - 22:39, 8 February 2024
- ...several health issues, including [[beriberi]], [[pellagra]], [[pernicious anemia]], and [[neural tube defects]] in newborns.1 KB (188 words) - 03:44, 8 February 2024
- '''Anaemia''' (pronounced: /əˈniːmiə/), also spelled '''anemia''', is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red b The term "anaemia" is derived from Ancient Greek: ἀναιμία (anaimia), meaning 'lack of blood'. It is a2 KB (217 words) - 21:23, 4 February 2024
- The term "parietal" is derived from the Latin word "paries", which means "wall". This is in reference to these ...absorption of nutrients, particularly vitamin B12, leading to [[pernicious anemia]].2 KB (241 words) - 23:11, 12 February 2024
- ...d "immune" referring to the body's immune system. The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise" meaning lack of ease. * '''[[Pernicious anemia]]''' - This is a decrease in red blood cells when the body can't absorb eno3 KB (469 words) - 21:54, 14 February 2024