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aplastic anemia |
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- Aplastic anaemia is a disease of the bone marrow in which there is a failure to generate blood cells. |
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blood in the stools |
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- Blood in the stools means that blood from somewhere in the body is being excreted in the stool, or bowel movement. |
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congenital lack of intrinsic factor |
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- Intrinsic factor is a protein made by the stomach that helps the body take in vitamin B12. Some people are born without the ability to make this protein. When this occurs, it is called a congenital lack of intrinsic factor. Congenital means that a condition is present at birth. |
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folacin |
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- Folacin is also known as folic acid and folate. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It is one of the eight members of the B complex. These include vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, biotin, and pantothenic acid |
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ferritin |
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- Ferritin is the iron storage protein found in the blood. This test measures the amount of available ferritin in the blood serum. Iron is important for red blood cell production. |
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glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency |
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iron deficiency anemia |
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- Iron deficiency anaemia is a low red blood cell count or haemoglobin level caused by too little iron in the body. |
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iron in diet |
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- Iron is a trace mineral and is an essential nutrient. Iron is found in small amounts in every cell of the body. The body needs only small amounts. Iron is widely available in many foods. |
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stomach cancer |
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thalassemia |
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urine protein |
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total protein |
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vitamin B12 |
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