Anmia

/ænˈmiːə/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternate spelling of anemia, a medical condition where blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells.

Etymology

From Greek 'an-' (without) and 'haima' (blood). This particular spelling 'anmia' is archaic; modern medical usage standardized to 'anemia' in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Old medical texts used 'anmia,' but standardized spelling in medical journals eventually won out—this is why your doctor writes 'anemia' but old disease records look puzzling!

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