Pernicious anemia
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What is Pernicious anemia?
Pernicious anemia is a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the body cannot properly absorb vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation of red blood cells.
Pernicious anemia is a type of megaloblastic anemia.
See also: Anemia
Alternative Names:
Macrocytic achylic anemia; Congenital pernicious anemia; Juvenile pernicious anemia; Vitamin B12 deficiency (malabsorption)
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