-Aemia

Pronunciation: /-iːmiə/

Definitions of -aemia

noun a medical condition characterized by an excess of a specified substance in the blood

Example Sentences

A1 Anaemia is a condition where the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with anaemia after running some blood tests.

B1 Iron-deficiency anaemia can be treated with supplements and dietary changes.

B2 The athlete's performance was affected by exercise-induced anaemia.

C1 Chronic anaemia may require more extensive medical intervention such as blood transfusions.

C2 The researcher conducted a study on the genetic factors influencing inherited anaemias.

Examples of -aemia in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with anaemia after a blood test revealed low red blood cell count.

informal I heard that anaemia can make you feel really tired all the time.

slang My friend said she's feeling anaemic and needs to eat more iron-rich foods.

figurative The lack of creativity in the team was like a form of anaemia, draining all energy and enthusiasm.

Grammatical Forms of -aemia

• plural: -aemias
• comparative: more -aemic
• superlative: most -aemic
• present tense: experiencing -aemia
• future tense: will have -aemia
• perfect tense: has had -aemia
• continuous tense: is experiencing -aemia
• singular: -aemia
• positive degree: -aemia
• infinitive: to have -aemia
• gerund: experiencing -aemia
• participle: experienced -aemia

Origin and Evolution of -aemia

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word '-aemia' originated from the Greek word 'haema' meaning blood.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical terminology to denote a condition related to the blood, the suffix '-aemia' has been expanded to cover a wide range of conditions and diseases beyond just blood disorders.