Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Anaemia'

English Word: Anaemia

Key Russian Translations:

• анемия [ɐnʲɪˈmʲijə] - [Formal, Medical Term]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in medical contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - requires familiarity with medical or scientific vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

анемия: [ɐnʲɪˈmʲijə]

Note on анемия: Stress falls on the second syllable ('ми'). The 'я' at the end is pronounced as a soft 'ya' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Medical Condition (Deficiency of Red Blood Cells or Hemoglobin)

Translation(s) & Context:

• анемия - Used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Usage Examples:

• У неё диагностировали анемию после анализов крови.

  She was diagnosed with anaemia after blood tests.

• Анемия может вызывать усталость и слабость.

  Anaemia can cause fatigue and weakness.

• Врач назначил лечение от анемии с помощью железосодержащих препаратов.

  The doctor prescribed treatment for anaemia with iron supplements.

• Серповидно-клеточная анемия - это генетическое заболевание.

  Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic disorder.

• Анемия часто встречается у беременных женщин.

  Anaemia is often found in pregnant women.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

анемия is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ия.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• малокровие (less formal, older term, literally "little blood")

Note: "малокровие" is less common in modern medical contexts but may appear in older texts or colloquial speech.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (as it is a medical condition, there is no direct opposite term)

Related Phrases:

• железодефицитная анемия - Iron deficiency anaemia
• серповидно-клеточная анемия - Sickle cell anaemia
• лечение анемии - Treatment of anaemia
• симптомы анемии - Symptoms of anaemia

Usage Notes:

• The term "анемия" is the standard and most widely used translation for "anaemia" in Russian, especially in medical and formal contexts.
• "малокровие" may be encountered in older literature or informal speech, but it is less precise and not recommended for modern usage.
• The word is always used in a scientific or medical context, so it carries a formal tone. Avoid using it metaphorically or colloquially.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "анемия" by stressing the first syllable (as in English "anaemia").
  Correct Usage: Stress the second syllable: [ɐnʲɪˈmʲijə].
  Example of Error: Saying "ˈанемия" instead of "анˈемия".
• Error: Using "малокровие" in a formal medical context.
  Correct Usage: Reserve "малокровие" for historical texts or very informal speech; use "анемия" in all modern and formal settings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, anaemia (анемия) is often discussed in the context of nutrition and public health, especially concerning iron deficiency in women and children. Traditional remedies or dietary advice (e.g., eating beets or liver) might be mentioned in casual conversations as ways to combat "малокровие," the older term for anaemia.

Related Concepts:

• гемоглобин (hemoglobin)
• железо (iron)
• кровь (blood)
• усталость (fatigue)