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1. (n.) pernicious anemia
a severe anemia associated with inadequate intake or absorption of vitamin B
Etymology: (1800–10; orig. Scots; of uncert. orig.; cf. per- in other expressive words in Scots, e.g., pergaddus thump, clatter, perskeet fastidious)
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1. (noun) pernicious anemia, pernicious anaemia, malignant anemia, malignant anaemia
a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12)
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