Blutarmut

anaemia

noun BLOOT-ar-moot Rare

Usage Note

Blutarmut is the everyday German term for anaemia (Anämie in medical language), a condition with too few red blood cells or insufficient haemoglobin. The most common cause is iron deficiency (Eisenmangel). Symptoms include fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath.

Examples

"Die Blutarmut wurde durch regelmäßige Eisentabletten behandelt."

Natural Translation

The anaemia was treated with regular iron tablets.

Literal Translation

The anaemia was through regular iron tablets treated.

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