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Definition of anemic

anemic

/əˈniː.mɪk/
(UK: anaemic)
a · ne · mic
Adverb:anemically
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1

American Suffering from or relating to anemia, a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Example

"The doctor prescribed iron supplements after blood tests revealed that the patient was mildly anemic."

2

American Lacking in vigor, vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and listless.

Example

"Analysts expressed concern over the company's anemic sales growth during the third quarter."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anemic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anemic
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