hyponeuria

/haɪpənjuːˈɹiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of anemia characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells due to a lack of iron in the body, often caused by a diet that is deficient in iron or by excessive menstrual bleeding.

“The doctor diagnosed her with hyponeuria and prescribed iron supplements to alleviate her condition.”

2. noun

A condition of deficient red blood cell production in the bone marrow, often associated with a lack of iron or other essential nutrients.

“The patient’s hyponeuria was caused by a genetic disorder that impaired her body’s ability to absorb iron from food.”

Synonyms

  • anemia
  • iron-deficiency anemia

Antonyms

  • erythrocytosis
  • polycythemia