A disorder characterized by a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin in 100 ml of blood. signs and symptoms of anemia may include pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, shortness of breath, palpitations of the heart, soft systolic murmurs, lethargy, and fatigability. (nci ctcae).
Parent Term
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Parent Definition
Any deviation from the normal structure or function of the hematopoietic or lymphoid system, that is manifested by a characteristic set of symptoms and signs. (nci).