| Term Name: | iron deficiency anemia |
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| Definition: | A microcytic anemia that is characterized by pallor, fatigue, lightheadedness, and weakness and has_material_basis_in low total body iron causing impaired synthesis of red blood cells. |
| Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:11758] ( DOID:11758 ) |