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 |
