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 anemia::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | malignant anaemia, malignant anemia, pernicious anaemia |
| Type of | anaemia, anemia |
| Has types | megaloblastic anaemia, megaloblastic anemia, metaplastic anaemia, metaplastic anemia |
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With pernicious anemia, vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed by the intestines.
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Symptoms of pernicious anemia tend to develop slowly and can be subtle.
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I have high hopes for your recovery because pernicious anemia responds well to treatment.
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Left untreated, pernicious anemia can bring on neurological changes, delusions and hallucinations.
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It can be tricky for the doctor to diagnose pernicious anemia.
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Other symptoms are indigestion, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting and pernicious anemia.
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A too-meager intake of vitamin B-12 produces pernicious anemia.
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Before that time, pernicious anemia had been truly pernicious in that it was invariably fatal.
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Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor.
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