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pernisious ahnemia, pernishious aneemia
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Definition:
Anemia caused by a lack of vitamin B12. The body needs B12 to make red blood cells.
Related Terms
Anemia
Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia is form of anemia (low level of red blood cells) that is related to decreased body stores of vitamin B-12(cobalamin).

