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)
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pernicious anaemia::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | malignant anaemia, malignant anemia, pernicious anemia |
| Type of | anaemia, anemia |
| Has types | megaloblastic anaemia, megaloblastic anemia, metaplastic anaemia, metaplastic anemia |
Examples of pernicious anaemia
pernicious anaemia
The NHS do give intravenous B12 to older people to cure pernicious anaemia because it is difficult to get through diet alone, so not that cranky.
From the guardian.co.uk
Deficiency can lead to pernicious anaemia, extreme fatigue, and neurological symptoms such as forgetfulness, dizziness, tingling and loss of co-ordination.
From the express.co.uk
The prevention of autoimmune atrophic gastritis, and thus pernicious anaemia, by eradicating the H. pylori would make the lifelong vitamin B12 substitution therapy unnecessary.
From the sciencedaily.com
The researchers did not however, find a similar link between Parkinson's and other inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and pernicious anaemia.
From the newscientist.com
