Anemia
DefinitionAnemia is a lower than normal number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the blood, usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the red pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen.
There are many types and potential causes of anemia. For information about a specific type of anemia, see one of the following articles:
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