Chloranaemia

/ˌklɔːrəˈniːmiə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition involving abnormal chlorine levels or chlorine compounds in the blood (British spelling).

Etymology

From chlor- (chlorine) + -anaemia (British spelling of -anemia, from Greek 'an-' without + 'haima' blood). A condition where blood composition is abnormal.

Kelly Says

Chloranaemia is so rare that most doctors have never seen it—it's a fascinating reminder that the chemical balance of our blood is incredibly precise and easily disrupted!

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