chloranemia

/klorˌɑnɪˈmiə/ (KLOHR-uh-neh-MEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare blood disorder characterized by anemia and excessive breakdown of red blood cells, often due to exposure to certain chemicals.

“The patient’s doctors were stumped by her unusual case of chloranemia, which seemed to be linked to her recent exposure to industrial solvents.”

Synonyms

  • hemoglobinopathy
  • hemolytic anemia

Antonyms

  • erythrocytosis
  • polycythemia