anaemia anaemia /əˈniːmiə/

noun

1. [Canadian, British] A deficiency of red blood cells  ( anaemia [Canadian, British] , anemia [ N. American] )
   a deficiency of red blood cells
     The doctor prescribed iron supplements to treat her chronic anemia.
   The doctor prescribed iron supplements to treat her chronic anemia.
   
2. [Canadian, British] A lack of vitality  ( anaemia [Canadian, British] , anemia [ N. American] )
   a lack of vitality