ADDISON ANEMIA
\ˈadɪsən ɐnˈiːmi͡ə], \ˈadɪsən ɐnˈiːmiə], \ˈa_d_ɪ_s_ə_n ɐ_n_ˈiː_m_iə]\
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A megaloblastic anemia occurring in children but more commonly in later life, characterized by histamine-fast achlorhydria, in which the laboratory and clinical manifestations are based on malabsorption of vitamin B 12 due to a failure of the gastric mucosa to secrete adequate and potent intrinsic factor. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].