suffering from anaemia; lacking vitality or spirit; weak and pale.
an+aem+ic
Shared component: aem · blood
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aem
blood
Related forms: aem · 4 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesRelating to or affected by ischaemia, a condition where there is an inadequate blood supply to a part of the body, typically caused by a blocked artery.
isch+aem+ic
Shared component: aem · blood
anaemiaExtended relation
a medical condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
a+naim+ia
Extended relation: aem · blood
uraemicExtended relation
Relating to or affected by uraemia; having an excessive amount of urea and other waste products in the blood.
ur+aem+ic
Extended relation: aem · blood