anemia

Example Sentences

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It is used legally to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and typically is administered once every two to three weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Myeloma cells can also cause a reduction in overall blood cell counts, which can lead to anemia, and a decrease in normal antibodies, which can lead to compromised immunity and an increased risk of infections.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s always been more likely that China would simply lose one decade after another to chronic economic anemia, as Japan has since the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Though radium often causes relentless nausea, vomiting, weakness, and anemia, there’s no record of Henrietta having any side effects, and no one remembers her complaining of feeling sick.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot