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Types of Anemia
anemia
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypoproliferative Anemia | Anemia caused by decreased production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. |
| Hemolytic Anemia | Anemia caused by premature destruction of red blood cells. |
| Bleeding Anemia | Anemia caused by acute or chronic blood loss. |
| Iron Deficiency Anemia | Anemia caused by inadequate iron, leading to decreased hemoglobin synthesis. |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | An inherited hemolytic anemia caused by abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) that leads to sickle-shaped red blood cells. |
| Aplastic Anemia | Anemia caused by bone marrow failure, leading to decreased production of all blood cells. |