ANEMIA Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

anemia

noun

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as in lethargy

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Recent Examples of anemia Other symptoms include fatigue as a result of anemia, stomach pain or abdominal discomfort, rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, weakness and unexplained weight loss. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Police said nearly all the dogs that were surrendered tested positive for whipworm, an intestinal parasite known to cause anemia that, if left untreated, can eventually result in the death of an animal. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Researchers at the pediatric blood disorder center will study conditions including sickle cell disease, thalassemia — a genetic blood disorder that can cause severe anemia — leukemia and bone marrow failure. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 However, further research across other countries and diverse populations is required to provide evidence for policymakers and health authorities to integrate guava juice into dietary guidance for anemia management. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anemia

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More severe signs of heat stroke include lethargy, weakness, the loss of the ability to stand, confusion, loss of coordination, vomiting and diarrhea.

— Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Symptoms include fatigue, excessive panting, disorientation, lethargy, discomfort, collapse and seizures.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Definition of lethargy

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The clinical data demonstrated significant improvements in wakefulness and reductions in excessive daytime sleepiness at week eight, outperforming the placebo with a generally favorable safety profile.

— Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
In the study, people who reported excessive daytime sleepiness had higher odds of hypertension than those who didn’t.

— Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 18 June 2026

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