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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of iron deficiency. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a deficiency of iron; results from inadequate iron in the diet or from hemorrhage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

iron deficiency

Etymology

From sidero- + -penia.

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