Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sideropenia
Noun
/ˌsaɪ.də.roʊˈpiː.ni.ə/
Definition
Sideropenia refers to a deficiency of iron in the body, which can lead to anemia and other health issues.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with sideropenia after reviewing her blood test results.
- Symptoms of sideropenia include fatigue and weakness due to reduced oxygen transport in the body.
Meaning
In medical terms, sideropenia indicates a lack of sufficient iron, an essential mineral for the production of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Synonyms
- Iron deficiency
- Iron shortage
- Hypoferremia
