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Pernicious anemia   /pərnˈɪʃəs ənˈimiə/   Listen
Pernicious anemia

noun
1.
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.






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